SPICED RICE BASMATI

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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spice     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from 4 pods)
3/4 cup white basmati rice

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, zest, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice and return to a boil, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then cover pan and let stand 5 minutes. Discard zest and cinnamon stick.

aleah Sweetenburg
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This rice was delicious! I made it for a dinner party and everyone loved it. The spices were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Wyatt Glidden
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This recipe is a keeper! The rice was so flavorful and the spices really shone through. I loved the addition of the raisins and nuts, which added a nice touch of sweetness and crunch. I served this rice with a lamb stew and it was the perfect meal.


tadey Love
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I tried this recipe last night and it turned out great! The rice was fluffy and the spices were just right. I especially liked the addition of the cashews, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


Martins Dalke
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This spiced rice basmati was an absolute delight! The aroma from the spices filled my kitchen and made my mouth water. The rice was cooked to perfection, fluffy and flavorful. I served it with a simple chicken curry and it was the perfect accompanime