Indian Style Basmati Rice
This is a savory Indian style rice dish flavored with whole spices and fried onions. Soaking the basmati rice before cooking makes all the difference.
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Ingredients:
| 1 1/2 cups | basmati rice |
| 2 tablespoons | vegetable oil |
| 1 | (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick |
| 2 | pods green cardamom |
| 2 wholes | cloves |
| 1 tablespoon | cumin seed |
| 1 teaspoon | salt, or to taste |
| 2 1/2 cups | water |
| 1 | small onion, thinly sliced |
Directions:
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.
Source: allrecipes.com
