Basmati Rice - With legumes

1 small shallot, chopped 2 tablespoons chopped flat-leaf parsley 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves Kosher salt, freshly ground[...]

2 3/4 cups water 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1/2 teaspoon turmeric 3 tablespoons ghee or 3 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon yellow asafetida powder (see notes[...]

1 1/2 cups basmati rice kosher salt , if desired (optional) 1 Wash the basmati rice thoroughly in several changes of water. Place the rice in a bowl. Add[...]

1 1/2 cups basmati rice 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 1/4 teaspoons black mustard seeds (or yellow if that's all you have) 1/2 cup finely diced yellow onion 6[...]