Indian Style Basmati Rice

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I have been forgetting to post Indian Rice recipe after I posted Indian Curry. This is really easy to cook, and I hope you enjoy the rice with the curry.

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 45 minutes

Yield: Serves 4-6

Indian Style Basmati Rice

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 Tbsp. oil
1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
2 pods green cardamom
2 whole cloves
1 bay leaf
1 small onion, minced
1 tsp. salt
2 1/2 cups water

Instructions:

Place rice into a large bowl and rinse it thoroughly, about three to five times with your hands until water runs clear. Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, heat the oil in a heavy pot on medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and bay leaf. Cook and stir for a few minutes, or until fragrant.

Add the onion to the pot. Saute the onion until golden browned, about 10 minutes.

Drain the water from rice in a fine-mesh sieve. Add the rice 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 the heat to low. Simmer for about 15 minutes, or until all of the water has been absorbed. Turn off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes. Fluff with a wooden spoon before serving.