Rice Pulao
Ingredients:
1 cup basmati rice
½ cup onion
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp butter or oil
½ tsp salt
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 clove
1 small bay leaf
Directions:
1. Wash and drain the rice well.
2. Heat the pan (medium heat) and add the butter or oil.
3. Add vegetables, salt, spices and rice.
4. Stir to coat and sauté 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the water and bring to a boil.
6. Cover with a lid and reduce to a low simmer.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the burner.
8. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes and then serve.
1 cup basmati rice
½ cup onion
½ cup diced carrots
½ cup diced celery
2 cups warm water
2 Tbsp butter or oil
½ tsp salt
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 clove
1 small bay leaf
Directions:
1. Wash and drain the rice well.
2. Heat the pan (medium heat) and add the butter or oil.
3. Add vegetables, salt, spices and rice.
4. Stir to coat and sauté 2-3 minutes.
5. Add the water and bring to a boil.
6. Cover with a lid and reduce to a low simmer.
7. Simmer for 5 minutes and then turn off the burner.
8. Let the rice sit for 10 minutes and then serve.