Best Lemony Brown Basmati Rice Recipes

LEMON BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a pot over medium heat. Cook the rice, ginger, and lemon zest together in the hot oil for about 1 minute; add the lemon juice and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil; cover the pot and allow the mixture to simmer until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, 18 to 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

LEMON GINGER BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Place the rice in a large pot and rinse under cold running water until the water runs clear. Drain well and add 4 1/2 cups water to the pot. Sprinkle with the salt and add the butter, ginger and lemon zest. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Cover and cook 15 minutes without removing the lid.
• Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Cover again and keep warm until ready to serve. For drier rice, leave the lid off after fluffing. Sprinkle with the chopped cilantro before serving.

LEMONY BROWN BASMATI RICE

Steps:

• Rinse rice well. Bring to a boil 2 cups of water,salt, lemon juice & rind, bay leaf and parsley.
• Add rice. Return to a boil, then lower heat and cover.
• Simmer for 40 minutes or until all water has been absorbed.
• Turn heat off and let the rice sit , covered and undisturbed for 5 minutes.
• Add butter or oil and mix gently with a fork.(take bay leaf out).

BROWN BASMATI RICE WITH SORREL AND LEMON

Steps:

• Start the rice cooker.
• Add 1 tablespoon butter melt and then add celery, garlic, onion, and saute till tender.
• Add sorrel lemon zest and rice stir to coat. Add enough water to top rice by and inch, (about 3 cups water).
• Cook till ricer beeps add peas toss and toss with additional butter.
• Season with salt and black pepper taste.