Indian Rice

Ingrédients

• 2 cups uncooked Basmati rice (washed)
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 2 medium onions (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 cinnamon quill
• 2 whole cloves
• 2 cardamom pods
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon chilli flakes
• 1 tablespoon butter to fry (or ghee)

Préparation

1. 1

   Saute the onion and garlic in butter until translucent and slightly golden.

2. 2

   Add the cinnamon quill, whole cloves, cumin seeds, turmeric, cardamom and chilli flakes. Stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

3. 3

   Wash the rice and add to the pot with onions and spices mixing all together until the rice is coated. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.

4. 4

   Turn the heat down to the lowest setting allowing it to gently bubble without a full simmer. Place the lid on and allow the rice to steam for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Once rice is cooked, fluff with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve.