Ingredients
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2 cups (400g) Rice - BasmatiI use Laila brand green packet
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1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil
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1 Bay Leaf
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5 Cardamom Pods
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1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
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1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
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1/2 teaspoon Cumin Seeds
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1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
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1 teaspoon Salt
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2 Cloves
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75g (chopped small) Brown/White Onion
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500ml (boiling) Water
Directions
yellow aromatic basmati rice flavoured with gently fried onion, cumin, cardamom, turmeric, cloves and lemon juice
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rinse the rice until clear and then soak for 15 minutes in cold water. Rinse again then drain |
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in a pan with a lid add the oil, bay leaf, cardamom pods, turmeric powder, cardamom powder, cumin seeds, lemon juice, salt, cloves and onions and fry stirring frequently for a couple of minutes |
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place the lid on the pan, reduce the heat to low and continue to gently simmer the onions and spices for around 5 minutes to soften |
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remove the lid, stir and add in the boiling water along with the rice, stirring well |
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bring back to the boil, cover so no steam can escape and reduce to the lowest heat for 15 minutes |
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remove the lid, stir through and serve |
