Aromatic Basmati Pilaf

Directions

1. 1
   Heat oil and butter in a 3 quart pan over high heat.
2. 2
   Add cinnamon and cloves, stirring until cinnamon puffs up,1-2 minutes.
3. 3
   Reduce heat, add onion, cardamom, saute until onion is clear, about 3 minutes.
4. 4
   Stir in rice, mix to coat all grains with other ingredients.
5. 5
   Cook until it starts to be aromatic, 1-2 minutes.
6. 6
   Add water, chicken broth, rest of ingredients, except.
7. 7
   pistachios.
8. 8
   Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, cover.
9. 9
   Simmer until all liquid is absorbed, 13-15 minutes.
10. 10
    Remove from heat, let stand for 10 minutes.
11. 11
    Uncover, fluff with fork before serving.
12. 12
    Remove cinnamon and cloves.
13. 13
    May hold covered in a 200F low oven for 30 minutes.
14. 14
    It.
15. 15
    may also be reheated covered in microwave.
16. 16
    Garnish with pistachios.