Basmati Rice with Figs, Mustard Seeds and Ginger

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Basmati Rice with Figs, Mustard Seeds and Ginger

 

2 tablespoon butter

1 tablespoon mustard seeds

1/2 cup minced onion

1 tablespoon minced or grated ginger

1 jalapeno or other hot, small pepper, seeded and minced

2 cups basmati rice

salt to taste

4 small, firm figs, preferably Kadota, diced

 

Put butter in a heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds,

onion, ginger and jalapeno. Cook until onion softens, about 4 to 5 minutes.

Add rice and stir. Add salt, figs and 3 1/2 cups water. Bring to a boil,

reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 10 minutes. Turn heat off and allow to steam

another 10 minutes.

Makes 6 servings.