Nutty Basmati Pilaf

• 1 1/4 cups basmati rice
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, minced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon cumin seed
• 2 teaspoons coriander powder
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups vegetable broth
• 1/2 cup nuts (pistachios, cashews, slivered almonds)
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro (to garnish)

1. Wash rice in a sieve under cold running water until water runs mostly clear.
2. Place rice in a bowl with fresh cold water, and let sit 30 minutes.
3. Drain well.
4. Heat oil in a larger saute pan, and lightly saute the onion and garlic until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the rice, cumin seeds, coriander, cardamom and bay leaf.
6. Toss rice to coat well with the seasonings, and lightly saute 2 minutes.
7. Add broth, and season with salt and pepper.
8. Bring to a boil, cover and reduce heat to low, and cook 10 minutes.
9. (Do not lift lid.) Remove from heat and allow to sit 5 minutes before lifting lid.
10. Add nuts and toss to combine.
11. Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
12. For Vegetarians use the vegetable broth.

basmati rice, olive oil, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander powder, cardamom, bay leaf, chicken broth, nuts, salt, cilantro

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/nutty-basmati-pilaf-57609 (may not work)