Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 ¾ cups water
• 2 dashes cinnamon, ground
• 2 dashes nutmeg, ground
• 2 dashes coriander, ground
• 1 pinch cardamom
• 1 pinch lemon peel, dried
• 1/2 saffron packet
• 4 whole cloves, optional

Method

Combine rice and water in a 3 qt. saucepan.

Allow rice to soak in water for 20 minutes. During the soaking time, add spices.

Bring water and rice to a boil. Cover with tight-fitting lid or foil; reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Remove from heat and let stand (covered) 5-10 minutes.

Fluff with fork and remove cloves before serving. 1 cup uncooked rice makes approximately 3 cups cooked rice.

Categories

Indian, rice, side dishes, signature