Best Butternut Squash Basmati Rice Recipes

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan melt the butter.
• Add cumin seeds and mustard seeds and cook over high until mustard seeds begin to pop.
• Add rice and squash and toss with seeds to mix thoroughly.
• Add water and salt, and bring to a boil.
• Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer until squash is tender and water is completely absorbed - about 15 minutes.
• Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes.
• Fluff rice before serving.

BUTTERNUT SQUASH BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cumin and mustard seeds and cook over high heat until the mustard seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the rice and diced squash and stir to coat with the butter. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Cover and cook over very low heat until the squash is tender and the water is completely absorbed, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve right away.