Spiced Basmati Rice
A simple pilaf to accompany just about any dish.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice, washed
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves
- ¼ cinnamon stick
- 10 pods green cardamom
- 1 bay leaf or 2 cinnamon leaves
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
Method
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1
Lightly sauté the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaf and coriander in butter. Cook for 1 minute.
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2
Add the chopped onion and cook for another 2 minutes.
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3
Incorporate the drained rice and mix well.
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4
Add stock and bring to a boil.
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5
Cover and lower the heat. Let steam for 20 minutes.
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6
Remove from the heat and let rest for 10 minutes.
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7
Roast the poppy seeds in a dry pan. Sprinkle the roasted poppy seeds on the rice as a garnish.
