A creamy and rich rice dish that’s cooked with chicken broth, white wine, and a variety of vegetables like mushrooms, asparagus, and peas. Here’s a recipe for Italian Risotto that serves 4-6 people:
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shahi khana basmati rice
- 6 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for a vegetarian version)
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1 cup of dry white wine
- 1/2 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tbsp of butter
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil
Instructions:
- Heat the chicken broth in a saucepan and keep it on low heat.
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add olive oil and heat for 1-2 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion and garlic. Cook until the onion is softened, stirring occasionally.
- Add the rice and stir well to coat it with the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes until the rice is slightly toasted.
- Add the white wine to the pot and stir well. Cook for 2-3 minutes until the wine has been absorbed.
- Add a ladleful of hot chicken broth to the pot and stir well. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the broth has been absorbed.
- Repeat the previous step, adding more broth as needed, until the rice is cooked through and creamy. This should take about 20-25 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked, add the Parmesan cheese and butter. Stir well to combine.
- Season the risotto with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the risotto in bowls, garnished with additional Parmesan cheese and freshly chopped herbs.