Fragrant Spiced Pulau (Rice)
By: Mary
Published: Saturday, June 4, 2011 - 7:04am

Ingredients




1 1/2 cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 cardamom pods
2 wholes cloves
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon peppercorns
1 large onion, finely chopped
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons butter

Preparation

1 Rinse rice then place in a bowl and cover with the water 2 Allow to soak for 20 minutes 3 In a large saucepan heat the butter and oil over medium heat 4 Add cardamon pods, cloves, cumin and peppercorns and cook for about 2 minutes 5 Add the onion, cinnamon and bay leaf and cook for about 10 minutes or until onion is soft and golden 6 Add the rice with the water to the saucepan and mix into spice and onion mixture 7 Add salt and bring to a boil 8 Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 20 minutes 9 When ready remove from heat and remove bay leaf 10 Add butter and fluff with a fork 11 Serve warm

About


Source: my version of indian spiced rice 
This spiced rice can be served with any chicken, fish or meat recipe