SPICED RICE BASMATI

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Categories     Rice     Side     Quick & Easy     Lemon     Spice     Fall     Cinnamon     Gourmet

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/3 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (4- by 1-inch) strip fresh lemon zest, removed with a vegetable peeler
1 (2-inch) piece cinnamon stick
1/8 teaspoon cardamom seeds (from 4 pods)
3/4 cup white basmati rice

Steps:

  • Bring water, salt, zest, cinnamon stick, and cardamom to a boil in a 2-quart heavy saucepan. Stir in rice and return to a boil, then cover tightly and reduce heat to low. Cook until water is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and fluff rice with a fork, then cover pan and let stand 5 minutes. Discard zest and cinnamon stick.

Waqar Azhar
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This spiced rice is a great way to add some color to your plate. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


ShakiL's Entertainment
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This spiced rice is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their rice.


Shehzad Akbar
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This spiced rice is a great way to add some flavor to your rice cooker meals. It's also a great way to use up leftover rice.


Ibrahim Hasan
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This spiced rice is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make and it always looks and tastes delicious.


Dimply Shah
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This spiced rice is a great way to add some spice to your life. It's perfect for those who like a little heat in their food.


Meer Muhammad
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I love the versatility of this spiced rice. I've used it as a side dish, a main course, and even a stuffing for chicken.


The Home Makers Magazine
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This spiced rice is a great way to use up leftover chicken or vegetables. It's also a great way to make a quick and easy meal.


yash Maurya
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I'm not a big fan of basmati rice, but this recipe changed my mind. The spices really elevate the flavor of the rice.


Liny joy
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This spiced rice is the perfect comfort food. It's warm and flavorful and always hits the spot.


Benjamin Bowa
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This spiced rice is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids love the flavorful rice and they don't even notice the hidden veggies.


Roni bai
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook rice. This spiced rice recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Khalifa Haafi
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This spiced rice is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to add some flavor to plain rice.


Smart Cynthia
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I can't believe how easy it was to make this spiced rice. And it tastes amazing!


Nancy Enyonam
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few ingredients and you have a delicious and flavorful side dish.


Sam Ruddle
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This spiced rice is the perfect side dish for any meal. It's flavorful and goes well with chicken, fish, or vegetables.


AIMEE FOSTER
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it for dinner parties and potlucks and it's always a hit.


ASLI such
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I was hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. But I was pleasantly surprised! The spices were subtle and didn't overpower the rice.


Rada King
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This spiced rice is so easy to make and the results are always delicious. I love that I can adjust the spices to my own liking.


Lalala Lisa
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spices give the rice such a lovely flavor and aroma.


Ntuthuko Sipho
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This spiced rice was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced and the rice was cooked to perfection.