Indian Garlic Rice
Delicious garlic rice recipe that is near and dear to me when I am faced with a time crunch. I am a huge fan of sauteed garlic and this recipe has plenty of flavors along with sauteed garlic that makes it special.
Servings: 4
Calories: 202kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 ¼ cup basmati rice
- 20-25 garlic cloves
- 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 tablespoon urad dal
- 2 red chilies
- 1 strand curry leaves
- 2 tablespoon coconut oil
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.1 ¼ cup basmati rice
- Gently clean the rice with water and drain all excess water.
- Cook the rice in a pressure cooker with 1 ½ cups of water for every cup of rice.
- Place a pan over medium heat and add oil. When the oil heats up, add mustard seeds and urad dal. Saute until it's starting to sizzle.1 teaspoon mustard seeds, 2 tablespoon coconut oil, 1 tablespoon urad dal
- Add dry red chilies and curry leaves and saute for 30 seconds or until they appear crispy.2 red chilies, 1 strand curry leaves
- Add diced garlic cloves and fry until they turn golden brown.20-25 garlic cloves
- Add salt and steamed rice to the spices. Stir well to get an even mixture.Salt to taste
- Turn the heat off and let it cool. Steamy Garlic Rice pairs well with a cold drink.
Notes
- Alternatively, cook the basmati rice in an Instant Pot.
Nutrition
Calories: 202kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g