Onion Basmati Rice

Ingrédients

• 1 large Onion (diced)
• 1 tbsp Olive Oil
• 1 tsp Garlic Puree (or 2 cloves garlic crushed)
• 1 Cinnamon stick (substitute with 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon)
• 1 tsp Ground cumin
• 3 Cardamon pods
• 280 g (1 1/4 cup) Basmati Rice (It is best to rinse rice before cooking to get rid of excess starch)
• 600 ml (2 1/2 cups) Cold Water
• Sprinkle of salt to taste

Préparation

1. 1

   Onion: Dice1 large Onion then saute in 1 tbsp Olive Oil at low heat until soft and golden coloured. This should take about 8 minutes.Be patient, don't turn the heat up you want them soft fried not crispy! Once softened, add 1 tsp Garlic Puree, 1 Cinnamon stick, 3 Cardamon pods and 1 tsp Ground cumin to the onions. Stir through.

2. 2

   Rice: Rinse 280 g (1 ¼ cup) Basmati RiceStir the rinsed rice in with the onion and spice.

3. 3

   Water: Add 600 ml (2 ½ cups) Cold Water and a Sprinkle of salt to tasteBring to a boil, once at a furious boil, place a lid on and reduce the heat to the lowest setting for 8 minutes. Do not lift the lid at any point!

4. 4

   Stand: After 8 mins, turn the heat off. But, still, keep the lid in place, let it stand for 5 more minutes. Fluff it up with a fork. Remove cardamom pods and cinnamon stick before serving.