Indian-Inspired Basmati Rice

List of Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups basmati rice

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil

• 1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick

• 2 pods green cardamom

• 2 whole cloves

• 1 tablespoon cumin seed

• 1 small onion, thinly sliced

• 2 ½ cups water

• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Cooking Instructions

Start by gathering all the necessary ingredients for the recipe.

Rinse the rice and place it in a bowl with enough water to fully cover. Let it soak for 20 minutes to absorb the moisture.

In the final 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add the cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and cumin seeds, stirring to combine.

Cook and stir the spices for about a minute until fragrant and toasted. Then, add the sliced onion and continue to stir.

Sauté the onions until they become tender and turn a deep golden brown, which should take about 10 minutes.

Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Stir and cook the rice for about 3 minutes until it is lightly toasted.

Add water and salt to the pot, then bring it to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and let it simmer until the water is fully absorbed, about 15 minutes.

Allow the rice to rest for 5 minutes, then fluff it with a fork before serving.

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