Nutmeg Rice

Servings: 4

Ingredients:

• Basmati Rice - 3 cups
• Clarified Butter - 4 tbsp
• Green cardamon - 4-5 pcs
• Whole cloves - 4-5 pcs
• Cinnamon stick - 1 inch
• Dry Bay leaf - 1
• Salt - 1 tbsp
• Ground Nutmeg - 1/2 tsp
• Ground Cumin - 1/2 tsp
• Whole pepper corns - 1 tsp
• Ginger paste - 1/2 tsp
• Garlic Paste - 1 tsp
• Onion - 1 med, thinly sliced

Methods:

1. Wash and drain the rice in a colander.
2. Heat the butter in a non-stick pot, add the cardamon, cloves, cinnamon, and the bay leaf. Saute till the seeds start to pop. Add the onions and salt. Saute till the onions are translucent.
3. Add the garlic and the ginger paste and saute for a few min. Add 1/2 of water and the dry spices (nutmeg, cumin, black pepper), saute till the water evaporates. Add the rice and saute for 4-5 min, till the rice develop a colour.
4. Add 6 cups of water, using the same cup you used for measuring the rice, and bring to boil on high heat. After 4 - 5 min, stir in the rice gently, lower the heat to low-med and simmer for 15 min, covered.
5. After 15 min, turn of the heat off and let it to rest for at least 10 min before serving. Serve with fish or any other meaty side.