Pop Masala Rice
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Pop Masala Rice

The pop masala is inspired by the panch phoran, the 5-spice masala from Bengal. We added a couple of more spices for balance and the spice is best used when popped in hot oil and then added to food at the end or the beginning of cooking. We added the zest of two oranges to the rice, but you could either leave this out or replace it with lemon or lime zest.  It’s important to rinse and soak the rice for at least 2 hours.
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Cook Time

20 Minutes

Serves

3

Step 1
Rinse the rice gently 2 to 3 times in cold water. Soak for 1 to 2 hours and drain.
Step 2
Combine the drained rice, 1 1/2 cups of water, and salt and bring to a boil
Step 3
Turn the heat down, cover the stockpot and reduce the heat to low and continue cooking for another 6 to 8 minutes until all the water has disappeared. Turn off heat and let rice sit for a few minutes.
Step 4
Heat the olive oil or ghee in a small pan, and pop the masala. Within 2 to 3 seconds stir it gently into the rice. Serve warm or at room temperature.
1 cup long-grain basmati rice
1 teaspoon sea salt
2 to 3 tablespoons olive oil or ghee
1 teaspoon Pondicheri Pop Masala

Notes & Variations

  • Check out our house made Pop Masala! 

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