Cumin-Scented Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

• •1½ tbsp butter
• •1 small onion
• •1 tsp cumin seeds
• •1½ cups basmati rice
• •1 tsp salt
• •2¼ cups water

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Method

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1. 1Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
2. 2Add onion and cook, stirring often until onion becomes translucent, 3-4 minutes.
3. 3Add cumin seeds and cook a minute more.
4. 4Add rice. Cook and stir until rice becomes fragrant and is well coated with the butter.
5. 5Add salt and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook until the water is absorbed, about 15-17 minutes.
6. 6Remove from heat and let sit, uncovered for 10 minutes, to let the steam escape. Gently fluff with a fork and serve.
7. 7brown rice variation: Follow the instructions for the white rice version, substituting an equal amount of brown basmati rice for the white (I find you don't really need to rinse brown rice). Increase the water to 3 cups and increase the cook time to 40-50 minutes.