Rice pilaf

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 2 cups Basmati
• 1 stalk(s) cinnamon
• 4 carnations
• 5 cardamom pods
• 2 star anise
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp cashew nuts
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 3 onions, diced
• 5 garlic cloves, peeled, whole
• Salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 10 minutes; Total time approx. 10 minutes

Indian spiced rice

Fry the cashews and raisins in hot ghee (it also works with hot, melted butter). Add all the spices and toast lightly. Add the diced onion and garlic cloves and fry until translucent. Pour in 3 cups of water, add the rice, and add a little salt. Bring to a boil and simmer over very low heat until the rice is tender. I got this recipe from an Indian woman, and we love it. We like to eat it as a main meal on its own. I like to add more cashews and raisins than the recipe calls for.