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Spiced Basmati Rice Breakfast Cereal

Most Americans would consider eating oatmeal for breakfast, but for the vast majority of Asians, rice is the breakfast food of choice. Here is a distinctively Indian variation on the Asian breakfast theme that can be cooked while you sleep and be ready for breakfast when you wake up.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    serves 4

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups organic brown basmati rice, rinsed well
3 1/2 cups water or soymilk
1 1/2 sticks cinnamon
2 green cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg, freshly grated if possible
1/2 cup currants or raisins
2 cups milk, heavy cream, rice milk, or soymilk
3 tablespoons coconut, flaked and toasted
1/2 cup walnuts or almonds, coarsely chopped and toasted
Honey, for drizzling (optional)

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place the rice and water in the slow cooker insert, cover, and cook on low overnight, about 8 hours.

    Step 2

    In the morning, grind the cinnamon, cardamom pods, and nutmeg to a powder in an electric coffee mill or a mortar and pestle.

    Step 3

    Add the currants and spices to the rice and stir in 15 minutes before serving.

    Step 4

    Divide the rice among 4 cereal bowls and pour 1/2 cup milk on top of each serving.

    Step 5

    Sprinkle each bowl with the toasted coconut and nuts. Drizzle with honey.

  2. Suggested Beverage

    Step 6

    A cup of hot spiced chai would be a perfect complement.

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