FRAGRANT BASMATI RICE

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This has saffron and some other nice spices with some red pepper for a little zing. This is from a cookbook in my pre-Zaar days so I'm afraid I don't know which one.

Provided by Oolala

Categories     Rice

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/4 cups basmati rice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 dash saffron
2 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, and stir.
  • Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let rice stand 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 107.7, Fat 0.9, SaturatedFat 0.2, Sodium 148.9, Carbohydrate 22.5, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 0.2, Protein 2.3

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