Basmati Rice

1/4 cup butter (can use less if desired) or 1/4 cup oil (can use less if desired) 1 small onion , chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste) 1/2[...]

1 medium zucchini , cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt , plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , plus more[...]

2 cups basmati rice 1 tablespoon salt 1/4 cup vegetable oil 1 tablespoon granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/4 teaspoon[...]

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[...]

1/3 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup white basmati rice 4 cups water (may use some chicken stock if wished along with water) sea salt , to taste 2 medium[...]

2 cups basmati rice 1 medium onion , finely chopped 6 cloves 6 -8 green cardamoms , split (or 6 black) 1 cinnamon stick 1 teaspoon cumin seed 2 teaspoons[...]

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[...]

1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped 2 slices lemon zest , wide strips 2 cups water , cold 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 medium onion ,[...]

1 tablespoon olive oil 1 small onion (preferably a sweet variety such as Maui, Wall Walla or Vidalia, cut into small dice, about 1/2 cup) 4 ounces butternut[...]

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[...]

1 medium zucchini , cut into 1/2 inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons salt , plus more to taste 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper , plus more[...]

1/4 cup butter (can use less if desired) or 1/4 cup oil (can use less if desired) 1 small onion , chopped 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (or to taste) 1/2[...]

1/4 cup dried apricot, chopped 2 slices lemon zest , wide strips 2 cups water , cold 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 medium onion ,[...]