Spiced Basmati Rice
Fluffy Spiced Basmati Rice
Keyword : spiced basmati rice
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 6 cardamom pods
- 8 cloves
- 1 star anise
- 2 cups basmati rice (rinsed and drained) (400g)
- 1 tsp salt
- ¼ cup slivered almonds (toasted) to garnish (optional) (25g)
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, heat oil.
- Add cinnamon stick, cardamom pods, cloves, and star anise. Fry for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add rice and stir to combine. Pour in 2¼ cups (540ml) water. Bring it to a boil. Add salt. Reduce heat to medium and allow it to cook for 8 to 10 minutes until all water is absorbed.
- Reduce heat to the lowest setting and let cook for another 5 minutes.
- Turn off heat and let sit for 10 minutes before serving. Garnish with toasted almonds.
Nutrition
Calories: 294kcal
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