Name: Cafe Style Garlic Butter Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 150 g Basmati Rice, washed and soaked for 20 mins; 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter, unsalted; 2 tbsp Garlic, finely minced; 1 tsp Mixed Herbs, oregano/basil blend; ½ tsp Ground Black Pepper, freshly cracked; ¾ tsp Salt, to taste; 300 ml Water, for cooking the rice

20 mintotal

Prep 5 min · Cook 15 min

Serves: 2
Difficulty: Easy
Spice: None

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Ingredients

150 gBasmati Ricewashed and soaked for 20 mins
3 tbspUnsalted Butterunsalted
2 tbspGarlicfinely minced
1 tspMixed Herbsoregano/basil blend
½ tspGround Black Pepperfreshly cracked
¾ tspSaltto taste
300 mlWaterfor cooking the rice

Quantities are for 2 servings.

You'll need: Stovetop.

Method

Boil the water in a pot, add the soaked/drained basmati rice and a pinch of salt. Cook until fully done but with grains separate. Drain any excess water.
In a wide, flat pan, melt the butter on low heat. Do not let the butter brown or burn.
Add the finely minced garlic to the melted butter. Sauté gently on low heat for 1-2 minutes until the garlic is fragrant and loses its raw bite, but ensure it does not take on a dark color.
1–2 min
Add the cooked rice into the garlic butter. Toss gently using a spatula to coat every single grain in the luxurious butter.
Sprinkle the mixed herbs, black pepper powder,, and adjust salt if necessary.
Stir-fry for another 2 minutes on low heat until the rice is heated through and infused with the flavors.
2 min
Turn off the flame and serve immediately.

How to tell it's done

Glossy, buttery grains of rice with soft, fragrant specks of garlic and herbs.

Nutrition

Per serving, from 2 servings.

Estimate: RoughSeveral ingredients have no nutrition data, so the totals are likely low.

441kcal

Where the calories come from

Protein6.1 g5%
Carbohydrate63.2 g58%
Fat17.8 g37%

Sugars: 0.2 g
Saturated fat: 10.9 g
Fibre: 1.3 g
Sodium: 884 mg
Potassium: 133 mg
Calcium: 59 mg
Iron: 0.8 mg

Estimated from the ingredient list using reviewed food-composition sources, including USDA FoodData Central. Not a laboratory analysis.

Getting it right

Tip

The key to this dish is using ample butter and keeping the heat low while sautéing the garlic so it infuses the butter without turning bitter. Leftover cooked rice also works: skip step 1 and use about 3 cups.

What to serve it with

A fantastic continental side dish. Serve it with Grilled Chicken, Veg Stroganoff, or roasted vegetables.

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