Fragrant Indian Rice

First thing you’ll do is rinse the rice under cold water till water is or is almost clear.

In a large saucepan, add butter, oil, onion and cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes or until the onion is translucent.

While those onions are cooking add garlic, ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, paprika, coriander, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, cayenne pepper, salt & pepper, stir together in a bowl to combine.

Add the spice mixture, after the onions are translucent, and cook for another minute.

Now add in the rice, stir constantly and cook for 2-3 minutes.

Pour in the broth, add the bay leaves, then bring them to a boil.

Cover the pan, turn the heat to low and let it simmer until the rice is tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove pan from heat and gently stir in the frozen peas quickly, then cover again and let sit for 10 minutes.

Remove bay leaves and fluff before serving. Serve with my Tandoori Chicken.

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice

• 1 tablespoon butter

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 3 cloves of garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated

• 1 teaspoon ground cardamom

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/4 teaspoon paprika

• 1/4 teaspoon coriander

• 1 teaspoon turmeric

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

• 1 teaspoon garam masala

• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 2 bay leaves

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1 teaspoon black pepper

• 3 1/2 cups vegetable broth

• 2 cups frozen peas