Fragrant rice with aromatic spices

1 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1½ cup Fragrant or basmati rice 375 mL
1 tablespoon Vegetable oil 15 mL
2 Whole cardamom pods 2
1 Stick cinnamon 1; (2\"/5cm)
3 Whole cloves 3
1 small Onion; peeled and thinly
; sliced 1
1 large Carrot; diced 1
2 cups Chicken stock 500 mL
Salt to taste
1 cup Frozen peas; defrosted 250 mL

Directions

Rinse rice well in several changes of water. Cover with cold water and allow rice to soak while preparing other ingredients. Drain well.

Heat oil in a medium sized saucepan. Add cardamom, cinnamon and cloves.

Stir a few times and add onions. Cook onions until browned. Add carrots and combine well.

Add drained rice and cook until rice turns slightly translucent - about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock. Add some salt if stock is unsalted. Bring mixture to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and cook gently 15 minutes.

Quickly add peas and cover again. Cook 5 minutes longer. Stir gently to combine.

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NOTES : Makes 6 servings

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