Cumin Rice Pilaf in the Rice Cooker

Ingredients

• 3 cups basmati rice
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
• 2 garlic cloves, grated or a teaspoon of granulated garlic
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 3 cups water/chicken broth

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the rice in a large bowl and...: Place the rice in a large bowl and rinse with cool water 4-5 times or until the water runs clear.

2. 2

   Cover with cool water and set aside to...: Cover with cool water and set aside to soak for 15 minutes.

3. 3

   Add the chopped onion to the bowl of...: Add the chopped onion to the bowl of a rice cooker along with the oil and a pinch of salt.

4. 4

   Turn the rice cooker on “Flash cook” and...: Turn the rice cooker on “Flash cook” and close the top. Cook until the onions are soft and golden. About 15 minutes. Intermittently turn the machine off and press “flash rice” about 2 times so that the higher cooking temperature is maintained.

5. 5

   Add the cumin seeds along with the garlic...: Add the cumin seeds along with the garlic and warm through 20 seconds.

6. 6

   Drain the water from the rice and add...: Drain the water from the rice and add it to the rice cooker.

7. 7

   Add 3 teaspoons of salt and 3 cups...: Add 3 teaspoons of salt and 3 cups of water or broth.

8. 8

   Mix with a spatula.

9. 9

   Press the “rice” button and close the top.

10. 10

    Once it is ready the machine will beep....: Once it is ready the machine will beep. Fluff the rice and serve.