Enhanced Rice Pilaf

Ingredients

Basmati rice

1 cup

Chicken or vegetable broth

2 cups

Unsalted butter

2 tablespoons

Onion

1 medium, finely chopped

Carrot

1 medium, diced

Garlic

3 cloves, minced

Ground cumin

1 teaspoon

Ground turmeric

1/2 teaspoon

Ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon

Black pepper

1/2 teaspoon

Salt

1 teaspoon, or to taste

Fresh parsley

1/4 cup, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

1. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain well and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
3. Add the chopped onion and carrot, and sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
5. Add the ground cumin, turmeric, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the vegetables with the spices and let them toast for a minute.
6. Add the drained basmati rice to the skillet, stirring to combine with the vegetables and spices.
7. Pour in the chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
8. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is tender and the liquid is absorbed.
9. After cooking, remove the skillet from heat and let it sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes.
10. Fluff the rice with a fork and sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley before serving.