Cumin Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
2. 2
   Add the onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until wilted.
3. 3
   Add the rice, cumin, salt and pepper.
4. 4
   Stir briefly over low heat until the grains are coated with butter.
5. 5
   Stir in the broth and make sure there are no lumps in the rice.
6. 6
   Add the parsley, thyme and bay leaf.
7. 7
   Bring to a boil, cover and simmer over low heat.
8. 8
   Cook for 17 minutes.
9. 9
   Discard the parsley and thyme sprigs and bay leaf.
10. 10
    Using a fork, stir in the remaining butter.
11. 11
    If the rice is not to be served immediately, keep it warm.