Cumin Flavored Basmati Rice (Serves 4)

[APolaris]

I can't eat whole seeds. Is there a way to make this with ground cumin?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@APolaris : You can used fresh ground cumin powder instead.

On a side note - I totally understand about the whole cumin seeds - I could not handle them till about 5-6 years ago!

[APolaris]

@ShowMeTheCurry It's not that, I just can't medically eat any seeds.

How much powder should be used?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@APolaris : : Half a teaspoon should be good else it may become very over-powering.

[vanmonarch]

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[MDIS]

i believe black cumin is the wrong herb to be named or used here.

black cumin is most commonly term as kalonji or nigella sativa - habbatus sauda in the middle eastern and muslim markets in europe and most asian supermarkets.

the cumins you are using are just darker in colors because its a different variety.

its just cumin - from what i believe. . some even told me i can use fennel seeds?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@MDIS : It is a darker color cumin and has a more earthy flavor. You can use regular cumin as well. Fennel seeds look similar but have a totally different flavor and aroma.

[anandthegreatest]

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[ShowMeTheCurry]

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[thasnaps]

if i wanted to use ground cumin to make the rice come out yellow, would i put the ground yellow cumin in the pot with the water and rice? im gonna try this with peas and courgett. what do you think, maybe some fresh corriander, when would i add the corriander?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@thasnaps

If you want the yellow color, you should use turmeric powder, not ground cumin. You can put 1/4 tsp in the oil after the cumin seeds. Courgette will work, but it may become a bit mushy. Carrots hold shape better. You can add fresh chopped coriander as a garnish right before serving.

[madihaaquarius18]

@ShowMeTheCurry turmeric or saffron???

[akashshah1907]

can i use frozen peas to add with the rice??

[ShowMeTheCurry]

@akashshah1907 : We did use frozen peas. We just rinsed them under running water and used them :)

[beerbrewer737]

I made this last night and it was easy and tasted great! My son gave it two thumbs up!

[beerbrewer737]

I made this last night. It was easy and tasted great! My son gave it 2 thumbs up.

[beerbrewer737]

Looks great!  Thanks.

[brownnbubblie]

My 11 year and I love this. It came out very well. Omitted the peas and used reg. butter still delicious.

[iSPITyoFACE]

TAPSOM BONG!

[sherbani]

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[aryaksh0406]

I've a quick question, is black cumin same as shahi jeera or is it something different?

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Yes, it's the same.

[SheerParadise]

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[SetiDraconis]

I tried this and it worked GREAT,however one thing dont substitute dried peas for the frozen because the peas wont cook,but great and easy recipe to use.

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[x1MissWorld1x]

this looks really good :) thank you for sharing!

[laliths]

How about adding onions? will it spoil the dish? Well done video.

[ShowMeTheCurry]

Thanks! You can definitely add onions (thinly sliced) after the whole spices and before the peas/carrots. Make sure to fry them until golden brown before adding the veggies.

[johnmair]

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