Fragrant Indian Rice Pilaf

Recipe Directions

1 can (14 1/2 ounces) fat-free, reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup water
3 whole cloves or 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom
1-inch stick cinnamon or 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/3 cups basmati rice or long-grain rice*

Pour the chicken broth and water into a medium saucepan, and place it over high heat. Add the cloves, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, and salt. Cover the pot, and bring it to a boil. Add the rice, recover the pot, reduce the heat to low, and simmer until the rice is tender, about 17 minutes. Remove and discard the whole spices, and serve.

* Cooking Notes

Basmati is a long-grain Indian rice with a perfumy, nutlike flavor and aroma. It is available on the rice aisle in the supermarket.