Last Updated on December 14, 2020 by Chef Mireille
This is such a stupid simple recipe I almost debating even presenting it, however it makes a nice twist from just plain rice to complement any curry or spicy meat/protein dish. At this holiday time of year when many people make baked ham studded with cloves, this clove scented rice would be a perfect accompaniment. Don’t be afraid of the caramel – it just has a slightly sweet after taste.
The Parsees are a culturally distinct population of India who are descended from Iranian Zoroastrians. They arrived and settled on the Northwestern Indian coast in the 8th or 10th century to avoid persecution by the Muslim conquerors of Persia. This recipe comes from the Parsi community of India.
Serves 4
Ingredients:
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon + 2 teaspoons sugar
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 8 cloves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon salt
In a small saucepan, add sugar and cook on medium-low heat, until the sugar turns to caramel. Add 1 cup water and stir. Pour into a large measuring cup and add more water to make 3 cups.
In a large pot, heat oil. Add cloves and cinnamon. Fry for 1 minute. Add onions and saute until they start to change color.
Add caramel liquid and salt and bring to a boil. Add rice and stir.
Reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes on low heat.
I enjoyed it with another Maddhur Jaffrey recipe for Chicken Korma, which I’ll probably present during next month’s Pot Luck week for the I Heart Cooking Club. This was my complete Maddhur Jaffrey dinner.
..sending to Priya’s CWS hosted by Rafeeda
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wow that an very interesting caramel rice 🙂 looks yumm and so flavorful with spice in them !!
That is a very interesting rice! Will taste so good with spicy subzi's…I am going to try it with some dry fruits and nuts and make it richer to make it more Iranian 🙂
Well I am glad you did post it, we all need a good side dish and basmati rice offers something a bit out of the ordinary with rice dishes. Great choice.
That's such an interesting recipe. Bookmarked….
A great twist to the regular plain rice Mir… Glad you shared it with us.. Thx. This should go well with any spicy curries.
very beautifully made rice , i too have made it earlier , perfect with chicken or vegetable gravy…Today's post : https://nayanas-kitchen-kreations.blogspot.in/2013/12/rajasthani-mini-ghevar.html
I'm always looking for new ways to serve rice and this one sounds unique with its use of caramel and sweet spices and delicious.
Very interesting rice, thanks for introducing new dishes 🙂
Sweet & Salty is another way, people like their food. I'm sure this tasted delish!
Simple rice like this is just perfect! Great with any savoury or curry dish!
I don't know how I missed this one–I love the idea of the sweetness of caramel. It would be a fabulous and unique side dish for so many dishes. 😉
What an interesting take on the rice side dish! Great share!
Wow, what an interesting rice dish. It must have tasted amazing.
Caramel and rice? I have my own doubts but I guess I should just take your word and try it
Such an interesting recipe,rice looks awesome..
That's so interesting..was the rice sweet to taste?..Maybe for a typical spice eater this rice might end up being on the sweeter note, however I know this tastes great as a sweet dish..
It's really not that sweet. Definitely still a savory dish.
Sweet, yet savory dish!!! Looks inviting!!!
that is a lovely variation of rice… i'm sure it would go well with super spicy curries!!! thank u so much for linking it to the event… 🙂
I'm totally intrigued by the idea of the caramel in the rice, and as I have a real fondness for Parsi food, I must try it. I bet it was delicious with the Chicken Korma.
long grain basmati rice dish is looking amazing. I would love to taste it.