Fragrant Spiced Rice
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
American
Servings
3-4
Side dish servings
Cook Time
15
Minutes with cooked rice
Servings
3-4
Side dish servings
Cook Time
15
Minutes with cooked rice
Ingredients
2
Tbsp
coconut oil
1
Bay leaf
6
Cardamom pods
1
Cinnamon stick
1
Tsp
turmeric
1
Tbsp
Cumin seeds
Curry or chili powder
Optional, to taste (depending on how hot you like it)
1
Large
Onion
Minced
2
Cloves
garlic
Minced
2 – 5
Cups
Cooked brown rice
1/3
Cup
Cilantro leaves
To taste
Salt and pepper
Instructions
In large sauté pan, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, cumin seeds and curry or chili powder, if using. Warm the spices gently until they become fragrant.
Add the onion and sauté for 7-10 minutes until translucent. Add the garlic and cook another few minutes before adding the rice.
Stir frequently until the rice is fully heated through and completely coated in the spices.
Take off the heat. Transfer to a serving dish and top with the cilantro leaves.