Indian Recipe

Indian Recipes ⇢ Brown rice

Category

Vegetarian

Meal of Day

Lunch

Zone/Region

North Indian Recipe

Brown rice is a whole grain rice that has been little processed, maintaining the bran, germ, and endosperm layers of the rice grain. Brown rice is also high in minerals including magnesium, selenium, and manganese, as well as B vitamins.

Nutritional values

Carbohydrates44.8 grams
Proteins4.5 grams
Fat1.8 grams
Fiber3.5 grams
Iron0.8 mg
Magnesium84 mg
Phosphorus162 mg
Potassium84 mg
Zinc1.2 mg

Ingredients

1 cup uncooked brown rice, well rinsed
2 cup Water
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil

Procedure

Combine the rinsed rice, water, and olive oil in a pot and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
Remove from the heat and let it sit, covered for 10 more minutes. Fluff with a fork.