Kashmiri Rice
Kashmiri Rice is a fragrant side dish of basmati rice infused with turmeric, cardamom, cloves, sautéed garlic and toasted hazelnuts. The Thermomix chops and sautés the aromatics, then steams the rice to a light, fluffy finish while the spices release their warm, sweet aroma throughout the bowl.
About this recipe
Kashmiri Rice with the Thermomix TM7 brings the fragrant kitchens of northern India straight to your countertop. This turmeric-scented basmati rice recipe turns a humble side into the highlight of the meal, thanks to layers of flavour built step by step in one mixing bowl. The all-in-one kitchen machine chops the garlic finely, sautés it in oil until golden, and then steams the basmati rice until each grain is separate, fluffy and glowing with yellow turmeric. Whole cardamom pods and cloves perfume the pot, while hazelnuts with their skins on add a toasty crunch that contrasts beautifully with the soft rice. Searching for an easy weeknight dinner accompaniment or something special for a festive table? This dish works both ways. Because the TM7 handles the chopping, heating and steaming automatically, you can focus on your curry or roast while perfectly cooked Kashmiri Rice finishes on its own.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold running water until the water runs clear before adding it to the mixing bowl; this removes excess starch and guarantees the fluffy, separate grains that make Kashmiri Rice so appealing.
- Toast the hazelnuts with their skins on in a dry pan before chopping, then stir them through the finished rice at the very end so they keep their crunch instead of softening in the steam.
- Crush the cardamom pods lightly with the side of a knife so the seeds release their aroma during cooking; fish out the larger pods before serving if guests prefer a milder spice experience.
- Swap hazelnuts for flaked almonds or cashews if you prefer a milder nuttiness, and add a handful of sultanas for a sweeter, kid-friendly version of this turmeric rice.
Recipe variations
- Make a dairy-free festive version by stirring through saffron threads soaked in a splash of warm water, turning the golden turmeric rice into a truly celebratory Kashmiri-style pilaf with extra cardamom.
- For a nut-free lunchbox variation, replace the hazelnuts with toasted sunflower seeds and add frozen peas in the final minutes of steaming for colour and sweetness.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Chopping the garlic cloves in seconds, the Thermomix creates a fine aromatic base for the Kashmiri Rice without any knife work. [Multi-Function]
- Heating the oil and garlic at a controlled temperature, the TM7 sautés the aromatics evenly until golden and fragrant without burning. [Precision Control]
- Steaming the basmati rice gently, the Varoma attachment of the Thermomix delivers light, separate grains infused with turmeric. [Multi-Function]
- Mixing the cardamom, cloves and salt through the rice, the TM7 distributes the warm spices uniformly so every portion tastes balanced. [Built-in Scale]
- Weighing the basmati rice and water directly in the mixing bowl, the built-in scale of the TM7 ensures an exact ratio for fluffy results. [Precision Control]
Ingredients
- basmati rice
- cardamom pods
- cloves
- cinnamon stick
- ground turmeric
- saffron threads
- oil
- garlic cloves
- water
- fine sea salt