Basmati Rice with Black Cardamom

==Description==
About the size of a whole nutmeg, black cardamom has the most wonderful spicy scent. It will be your new favorite spice too, especially after you taste it in this rice dish.
===Ingredients===
* 2 	 	black cardamom pods
* 1 	tablespoon 	butter
* 1 		bay leaf, large
* 1/2 	cup 	Onion, chopped
* 1 	cup 	basmati rice
* 2 	cups 	water
* 3/4 	teaspoon 	salt
* 1/4 	teaspoon 	black pepper
==Directions==
* 1. Split open the cardamom pods and remove the sticky seeds, discarding the pods. Separate the seeds with a sharp knife and crush them in a mortar and pestle.
* 2. In a saucepan, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add cardamom seeds and bay leaf and stir until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
* 3. Add Onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes.
* 4. Add rice and cook, stirring, until it looks milky and opaque, about 3 minutes longer.
* 5. Add water, salt and pepper and bring to a simmer; reduce the heat to low, cover the pan and cook until the liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
* 6. Remove the pan from the heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Uncover and fluff with a fork.
=== Nutritional Info ===
* Number of Servings: 4
* Per Serving 	Amount
* portion 	1cup
* calories 	176
* protein 	3g
* fat 	4g
* carbohydrate 	33g
* sodium 	4mg
* cholesterol 	8mg
Category:Basmati rice Recipes
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Category:Cardamom Recipes
Category:Indian Vegetarian
Category:Rice Recipes
Category:Vegetarian Recipes