Spiced pilaf

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 300 ml water
• Salt
• 1 red chili pepper(s)
• 1 tsp turmeric
• 2 star anise
• 1 stalk(s) cinnamon
• 4 cardamom pods
• 100 g basmati rice

Instructions

Working time approx. 5 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 30 minutes; Total time approx. 35 minutes

Indian side rice

Salt the cooking water as usual. Dice the chili flesh. Alternatively, you can add a pinch of chili powder. Break the cinnamon stick into pieces and crush the cardamom pods in a mortar. Add all the spices to the cooking water, bring to a boil, and simmer covered for five minutes. Remove the cinnamon stick and star anise. Add the rice. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer covered for twenty minutes. Finally, check the water level again. Either let it evaporate uncovered or add a splash of water. Goes well with all Indian dishes.