Seasoned Basmati Rice

Name: Seasoned Basmati Rice
Ingredients: Bouquet garni:; 1 teaspoon cardamom pods, toasted; 16 whole cloves; 8 black peppercorns; 2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved; Remaining ingredients:; 4 cups uncooked basmati rice, divided; 1 cup lentils, divided; 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger, divided; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and divided; 1 teaspoon white pepper, divided

11 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

Bouquet garni:
1 teaspoon cardamom pods, toasted
16 whole cloves
8 black peppercorns
2 (3-inch) cinnamon sticks, halved
Remaining ingredients:
4 cups uncooked basmati rice, divided
1 cup lentils, divided
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger, divided
2 teaspoons cumin seeds, toasted and divided
1 teaspoon white pepper, divided

Directions

1

To prepare bouquet garni, combine first 4 ingredients in a small bowl. Divide mixture evenly among 4 packages of a double layer of (4-inch-square) cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely with kitchen twine.
2

Place 1 bouquet garni, 1 cup rice, 1/4 cup lentils, 1 tablespoon ginger, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in each of 4 containers. Seal tightly.
3

Note: Nutritional analysis includes 1/2 teaspoon salt added for cooking.