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Ingredients
2 cups basmati rice (14 oz)
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 1/3 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
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Ingredients
In dry skillet, toast until aromatic:
2 tablespoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
2 teaspoons cardamom seeds
1/2 teaspoon whole black peppercorns
Grind cooled spices in spice mill with:
1 1/2 teaspoons dried crushed red pepper
Transfer spice blend to small bowl and mix in:
6 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
4 garlic cloves, pressed
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6 scallions, coarsely chopped
1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons finely chopped small hot green chile, such as serrano or Thai, including seeds
2 teaspoons sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 to 1/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/4 cup olive oil