Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
• 2 pods green cardamom
• 2 whole cloves
• 1 tablespoon cumin seed
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

Recipe

Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins Ready Time: 45 mins


• place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
• heat the oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seed. cook and stir for about a minute, then add the onion to the pot. saute the onion until a rich golden brown, about 10 minutes. drain the water from the rice, and stir into the pot. cook and stir the rice for a few minutes, until lightly toasted. add salt and water to the pot, and bring to a boil. cover, and reduce heat to low. simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.