Iraqi

Iraqi Rice Pilaf with Cumin

Name: Iraqi Rice Pilaf with Cumin
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Iraqi
Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 tbsp butter; 1 tsp ground cumin; 2 cups water; Salt to taste; 1/4 cup raisins (optional); 1/4 cup slivered almonds (optional)

Fluffy rice cooked with cumin and sautéed onions, a staple in Iraqi cuisine.

30 minutes4 servings

Method

Rinse rice until water runs clear. Soak for 30 minutes, then drain.
In a pot, melt butter and sauté onions until golden brown.
Add rice, cumin, and water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer covered for 15 minutes.
Fluff with a fork and mix in raisins and almonds if using.

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