Dinner with Eros - Scented Whole Basmati Rice


INGREDIENTS
  • -250 g whole basmati rice
  • -700 ml of water
  • -1 bay leaf
  • -1/2 cinnamon stick
  • -1 small onion 4-5 cloves
  • -5 cardamom pods
  • -4-5 stalks of parsley
  • -1/4 teaspoon of turmeric
  • -2 shallots, finely chopped
  • -2 tablespoons olive oil
  • -sea salt
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. In a saucepan, gather the water, herbs, salt and spices. Bring to a boil and cook covered for 10 minutes. In the meantime, sauté the shallots with some oil in a heavy-bottomed saucepan combine the rice and toast, stirring for 2-3 min.
  2. Pour in the spicy broth, cover and bring to a boil. Cook the rice, 25 minutes should be sufficient.