Fragrant Spiced Pulau (Rice)

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cardamom pods
2 wholes cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

1
Rinse rice then place in a bowl and cover with the water
2
Allow to soak for 20 minutes
3
In a large saucepan heat the butter and oil over medium heat
4
Add cardamon pods, cloves, cumin and peppercorns and cook for about 2 minutes
5
Add the onion, cinnamon and bay leaf and cook for about 10 minutes or until onion is soft and golden
6
Add the rice with the water to the saucepan and mix into spice and onion mixture
7
Add salt and bring to a boil
8
Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes
9
When ready remove from heat and remove bay leaf
10
Add butter and fluff with a fork
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About

Source: my version of indian spiced rice

This spiced rice can be served with any chicken, fish or meat recipe

Yield:

6

Added:

Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 7:04am

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