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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 30 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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From Cook's Illustrated Online. No need to soak or rinse the rice. Ingredients:
1 tablespoon canola oil or 1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon corn oil |
3 inches piece cinnamon sticks, halved |
2 green cardamom pods |
2 whole cloves |
1/4 cup thinly sliced onion |
1 cup basmati rice |
1 teaspoon table salt |
1 1/2 cups water |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan until almost smoking. Add whole spices and cook until they pop. Add onions and cook until translucent, stirring frequently, about 2 minutes. Add rice and stir about 1 minute, until a nutty smell develops.
2. Add salt and water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cover tightly and cook until water has all been absorbed, about 17 minutes. Let stand, covered, another 10 minutes. Fluff with fork and serve.
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