Spiced Basmati Rice

11 ingredients
2 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 1 cinnamon stick, broken in half
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pinch garam masala
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 3 cups water
  • 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    Rinse rice well in cool water till water runs clear. Soak rice in cool water for 30 minutes, then drain and set aside.
  2. 2
    Heat oil, browning onions over medium heat, then add spices and rice. Stir and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add water, bring to boil then lower heat to medium/low and cook covered till water absorbed.

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