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Yogurt Rice with Mustard Seeds, Chile, and Cilantro

Yogurt Rice with Mustard Seeds, Chile, and Cilantro
  • Category

    American

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 cup long-grain white rice

2 cups plain yogurt

1 teaspoon mustard seeds

1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes

3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

Combine the yogurt, butter, 3/4 tsp. salt, and the sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the rice. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and mustard seeds, stirring until the seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the chile, cilantro, and ginger. Cook just until fragrant . Stir into the rice mixture, and season to taste with salt. Transfer to a bowl and serve.