BASMATI****Basmati Rice and Mustard-Seed Pilaf

By Unblond1

03/03/13 - Made this in the rice cooker for the first time and although it was very good, the rice was still somewhat hard when done. Increase the liquid next time by 2 tbsp. and see if that solves the problem.

Ingredients

• 2 shallots
• 1 tsp. EVOO
• 1/2 tsp. sesame oil
• 1 tsp. mustard seeds (black or yellor or mixture)
• 1/4 cup brown basmati rice
• 1/2 cup chicken broth

Preparation

Step 1

* Thinly slice shallots and in a saucepan cook in oil over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until golden. Stir in mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 minute. Add broth and scrape into rice cooker. Cook on brown rice cycle until done (at least 1 1/2 hours)

* Garnish with thinly sliced green onions, if desired.

*NUTRITION:*

* Calories - 135.9
* Fat - 4.9
* Sat Fat -.55
* Carbs - 21.5
* Fibre - 1.3
* Protein - 3.8