Rice Seasoned with Sesame Seeds (v)

Sesame seeds add a nutty taste and a delicious crunch to the light, fluffy basmati rice. Curry leaves, sesame oil and both cumin and mustard seeds ensure this dish is full of authentic Indian flavours.

Recipe

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Ingredients
Equipment

To Serve

Basmati rice

400 grams
Water

700 ml
Salt

2 tsp
Sesame oil

45 ml
Curry leaves

18
Mustard seeds

1 tsp
Cumin seeds

1 tsp
Sesame seeds

100 grams
Lemon juice

30 ml

Large saucepan
Large saucepan with lid

Method

1

Put the drained rice, water, and salt in a heavy pan. Bring to the boil. Reduce heat, cover the pan with a lid and cook until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed. Keep warm and put aside.

2

Heat the sesame oil in a saucepan; add the curry leaves, mustard seeds, and cumin seeds. Sauté until the leaves change colour and the mustard and cumin seeds crackle. Reduce heat and add sesame seeds; sauté until they are evenly golden brown.

3

Add this seasoning with the lemon juice to the cooked rice. Mix well, taking care that the rice grains do not break.

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