Spice Scented Basmati Rice

I love the aroma of this rice. This Basmati rice can bring any curry to life but I generally make this with my Peshawari chicken curry because the combination is fabulous!! It also taste great with Dal Makhani and Rajma 

What you'll need..

• 1 Cup Basmati rice, soaked in water for 10 minutes
• 4-5 Cardamom pods, slit in the middle
• 4-5 Cloves
• 4-5 Peppercorns
• 1 Inch piece of cinnamon
• 1 Tsp cumin seeds (Alternatively, you can also use fennel seeds)
• 2 Bay leaves
• 2 Tbsp oil (You can also use ghee/clarified butter)

How to..

• Heat oil in a non stick pot. Add cumin seeds and wait for them to splutter.
• On medium heat, add cardamom, cloves, peppercorns, cinnamon and bay leaves. Fry for about 30 seconds. 
• Discard the soaking water and add the rice to the pot. Mix well with all the spices.
• Add 1 and 1/2 cups of water and bring to a boil on high heat. Once majority of the water on surface has evaporated and only some remains at the bottom, give the rice a quick stir, reduce the heat to low and cover with a lid. Continue to cook for 10 minutes. 
• Remove from heat, rest for 5 minutes and serve hot.

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