Pilau Rice

• 4-1/4 ounces, weight (1/2 Cups) White Basmati Rice
• 1-7/8 ounces, weight (1/4 Cups) Butter
• 6 whole Black Peppercorns
• 6 whole Cardamom Pods (lightly Crushed)
• 3 whole Cloves (no More Than 3)
• 3 leaves Bay Leaves
• 1 whole Cinnamon Stick
• 1 pinch Cumin Seeds

1. 1. Wash the rice 3 times, moving it around with your fingers. Cover it with warm water and 1 tsp salt and leave to soak for one hour.
2. 2. Warm the butter in a saucepan. Add in all the spices and stir for a minute.
3. 3. Drain the rice and add to the saucepan. Pour water in until it is about 1 cm above the top of the rice. Bring to the boil.
4. 4. Add a pinch of salt and simmer with the lid on for 5 minutes.
5. 5. After 5 minutes remove the lid and stir. Replace lid and simmer for a further 5 minutes. Then turn the heat off and leave or 3 minutes. (Ideally this should be done on an electric hob, but if gas, leave the heat on for an extra minute).
6. 6. Remove the lid and add a knob of butter (if needed) and season (if needed).
7. Serve with your favourite Indian dish, or enjoy by itself.

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Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/sidedishes/pilau-rice/ (may not work)