Ingredients
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1 ½ cups basmati rice
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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1 (2 inch) piece cinnamon stick
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2 pods green cardamom
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2 whole cloves
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1 tablespoon cumin seed
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1 small onion, thinly sliced
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2 ½ cups water
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1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
Directions
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Gather all ingredients.
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Place rice into a bowl with enough water to cover. Set aside to soak for 20 minutes.
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In the last 10 minutes of soaking, heat oil in a large pot or saucepan over medium heat. Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, and cloves, then stir in cumin seed.
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Cook and stir until fragrant and toasted, about a minute. Add sliced onion and stir.
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Sauté until the onion is tender and a rich golden brown color, about 10 minutes.
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Drain water from rice, and stir into the pot. Cook and stir rice until lightly toasted, about 3 minutes.
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Add water and salt, and bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer until all the water has been absorbed, about 15 minutes.
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Let stand for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork before serving.
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 216 | Calories |
| 5g | Fat |
| 39g | Carbs |
| 4g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 216 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 5g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 5% |
| Sodium 394mg | 17% |
| Total Carbohydrate 39g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g | 4% |
| Total Sugars 1g | |
| Protein 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin C 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium 26mg | 2% |
| Iron 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium 39mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
