Indian

Basmati rice is a long grained thin rice. It has a delicate flavor and taste and a clear shiny rich look when cooked. It is a prefered variety of rice for many rice preparations. Though it is a bit more expensive, it's taste, aroma and look is worth the price.

As it is a delicate rice it needs special care while handling and cooking to get the best results.

Ingredients for 3 servings of basmati rice:

Basmati rice - 1 cup.
Water - 1 3/4 cup.
Salt (optional)- 1/4 tsp.
Preparation :

2 c. Plain Greek yoghurt
1 Cucumber, chopped
1/2 c chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped tomato
1/4 c. cilantro, finely chopped
Hot peppers to taste (optional)

Ingredients
Cooking oil: 1/2 Cup
Cubed Meat (1" cubes): 2 Pounds
Chopped Onions (Preferably ground): 2 Cup
Salt: 3/4 teaspoon
Ground Lal Mirch (Cayenne Pepper): 1 teaspoon
Minced Garlic: 2 Tablespoon
Finely Chopped peeled fresh ginger (1"): 1 Tablespoon
Chopped Hari Mirch (Serrano, seeds removed): 2
Curry powder : 2 1/2 Tablespoons
Chopped tomatoes: 1 1/2 Cup
Water: 1 Cup
Bay Leaf: 2
Degi Mirch (Paprika): 2 teaspoon
Garam Masala : 2 teaspoons

2 cups cooked rice (basmati)
Lemon juice
2 red chilis
1 large diced jalapeno (optional)
1 onion (finely chopped)
1/2 tsp ground coriander
1 tbs mustard seed
1 green chili (finely diced)
1 tsp red curry paste
1-2 springs cilantro
1 tbs tomato paste or 2 tbs. puree

Prepare rice (basmati is best). Splash with lemon juice and set aside.