Cinnamon Basmati Rice with Golden Raisins

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Cinnamon Basmati Rice with Golden Raisins

 

Serves 4

Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the

word basmati means " queen of fragrance. "

 

1 tablespoon unsalted butter

1 medium yellow onion cut into 1/4-inch dice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 cup basmati rice

1 dried bay leaf

1 cinnamon stick

2/3 cup golden raisins

1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper, plus more to

taste

2 cups water

 

1. Melt butter in a medium high-sided saucepan set

over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon;

cook until onion becomes translucent and mixture is

very fragrant.

 

2. Place rice in sieve, and rinse under cold

running water. Add rice to saucepan, and stir so

grains are coated in butter mixture.

 

3. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, raisins, salt, and

pepper to saucepan. Stir in 2 cups water. Raise heat,

and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a

simmer. Cook until all water has been absorbed and

rice has cooked, 10 to 15 minutes.

 

4. Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, 5

minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.

 

 

 

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