Middle Eastern Fluffy Basmati Dill Rice

Middle Eastern Fluffy Basmati Dill Rice

from alphafoodie.com
25 min

This Middle Eastern-inspired fluffy basmati dill rice dish is a wonderfully flavorful side dish for any meal - a great way to jazz up rice any day

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati rice
  • 1 tBsp dill
  • 1 tBsp Coconut oil (or your prefered oil)
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 3 cups water (alternatively, you can use vegetable stock)
  • Knob of butter (before serving ( optional))
  • a squeeze of lemon juice (to serve ( optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by rinsing the basmati rice. Then soak it for at least two hours, or ideally, overnight. 

  2. 2

    Rinse the soaked rice again until the water is clear.

  3. 3

    Finely chop the fresh dill. *

  4. 4

    Add the coconut oil into a large pot, then add the dill, rice and water.  Bring to boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.

  5. 5

    As soon as the water boils, reduce the heat and cook for about 15 minutes or until all the water is evaporated. 

  6. 6

    Fluff up the rice with a fork and add an optional dob of butter, then serve hot.