How to cook red rice?
Cook red rice in the right way using a simple 2-step method!
Washing and soaking
Begin by thoroughly washing 1 cup of red rice under running water until the water runs clear. This helps remove any impurities. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Cooking
In a pot, add the soaked rice along with 3 cups of water. Let the water come to the point of boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the rice is cooked through and the water is absorbed. Let it stand for about 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork.
5 simple recipes using red rice
1. Red rice pulao
Ingredients: Red rice, onions, tomatoes, green peas, carrots, beans, green chillies, ginger-garlic paste, cumin seeds, and spices (turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala).
Method:
• Begin by sautéing onions, followed by ginger-garlic paste and spices in some oil.
• Add chopped veggies and sauté until slightly tender.
• Mix in the soaked red rice, add water, and cook until done.
2. Red rice khichdi
Ingredients: Red rice, yellow moong dal (split yellow gram), turmeric, cumin seeds, asafoetida, and ghee.
Method:
• In a pot, heat ghee and temper with cumin seeds and asafoetida.
• Add the washed rice and dal mixture.
• Add water, turmeric, and salt. Cook until soft and mushy.
3. Red rice salad
Ingredients: Cooked red rice, cucumber, carrot, tomato, lemon juice, fresh coriander, roasted peanuts, mustard seeds, and olive oil.
Method:
• Toss cooked red rice with chopped veggies. 4
• Season with salt and lemon juice. In a small pan, temper mustard seeds in olive oil and pour over the salad.
• Garnish using roasted peanuts and fresh coriander.
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4. Red rice biryani
Ingredients: Red rice, mixed vegetables (potato, peas, carrot, cauliflower), onions, tomatoes, yoghurt, biryani masala, ginger-garlic paste, and fresh mint & coriander leaves.
Method:
• Prepare a masala base with onions, tomatoes, ginger-garlic paste, and yoghurt.
• Add the vegetables and partially cooked red rice.
• Layer with herbs and biryani masala. Cover and cook until done.
5. Red rice poha (Flattened Rice)
Ingredients: Red rice flakes, onions, green chillies, mustard seeds, curry leaves, turmeric, and peanuts.
Method:
• Rinse the red rice flakes in water and drain.
• Heat the oil and then add mustard seeds, curry leaves, and onions.
• Once onions are translucent, add peanuts, turmeric, and soaked poha.
• Cook until heated through.
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