This biryani-style rice comes together in one pot and is made with pantry ingredients.
It’s full of tomato flavor and warming spices.
What would happen if you used short-grained rice, such as jasmine rice or sushi rice?
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The rice grains would clump and stick togetherhardly the ideal texture for biryani.
Now that weve chosen the optimal rice variety, it’s time to talk about technique.
Luckily, I’ve figured out a relatively straightforward method for cooking the rice through trial-and-error and research.
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Ground spices permeate the rice grains to add cozy, warming flavors.
Pair the tomato rice with protein, such as spiced shrimp or chicken.
Pour enough cold water into the bowl to submerge the rice completely.
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Add the rice and soak rice for at least 30 minutes up to 4 hours.
Drain the rice through a sieve and set aside until ready to cook.
Set a medium 3-quart pot over medium heat.
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Add oil, and stir in cloves, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel seeds, and black peppercorns.
Once the spices begin to sizzle, stir in onion.
Season with 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt.
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Stir frequently to prevent them from burning.
Add the tomato, garam masala, and cumin.
Cook for 5 to 6 minutes until the tomato liquid has reduced slightly and begins sticking to the pan.
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Add the water, drained rice, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Bring the mixture to a boil, uncovered.
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Let the mixture boil until craters (pea-sized bubbles) form on the top, about 5 minutes.
Tip
Electric burners tend to retain heat much longer, which can scorch the rice.
To prevent this, pre-heat a separate burner to low heat as the rice boils.
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Turn the heat off, then let the rice sit for 10 minutes, covered.
Turn the heat off, then let the rice sit for 10 minutes, covered.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
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With the fork, sift through and discard any whole spices.
Garnish rice with cilantro and serve.
Leftover rice can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 to 4 days.
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To reheat, transfer the rice to a microwave-safe container and cover with a damp paper towel.
Microwave in 1-minute intervals, stirring in between until warmed through.
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