Fragrance of India
Ingredients
Directions
Prepare
Wash rice thoroughly under tap, removing starch.
Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes, then drain.
Cook
Bring the water to a boil and stir in the rice, simmering for 5 minutes; drain off the water and add the curry and salt.
Rest and serve
Let the rice stand for 5 minutes and fluff gently with a fork.
Nutrition, whole recipe (rough)
Counts 2 of 3 ingredients. The other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and add nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume: 2 portions
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Rice | 1 cup cooked (158g) white | 206 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
One typical portion per ingredient; the recipe's quantities are not counted. A rough guide only, not for medical or dietary planning.
Steps grouped into stages for easier reading; the method is the source's own.
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What each ingredient does
- Basmati rice
- Provides the starch that cooks into the grains' fluffy, separate texture.
- Water
- Hydrates the starch so the grains soften and cook through.
- Curry
- Adds aromatic, savory flavor to the rice.
The step that matters
Washing and soaking the rice. Rinsing and soaking remove surface starch, which otherwise makes the cooked grains stick together and turn gummy. Rinsing well helps the grains stay separate and fluffy.
“What each ingredient does” and “The step that matters” were written by Claude from this recipe’s own method and reviewed in samples by CompKitchen.
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