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SIMPLE TURMERIC AND CINNAMON RICE
Ingredients
1½ cups basmati rice
½ tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon powder
1 tbsp turmeric powder
3 ½ cups water
Extra cinnamon powder
Minced shadon beni leaf
Directions
- Prepare the rice according to the package before cooking (some instruct that the rice be soaked).
- Bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the salt, turmeric and cinnamon powder and stir.
- Add the rice and let cook in the boiling water until it just starts to get tender, approximately 5 – 7 minutes. The rice will cook quickly, be careful not let it overcook.
- Strain the rice in a colander and put back in the pot. Cover for 1 minute and let steam over low heat.
- Remove from heat, fluff and serve. Sprinkle a little cinnamon powder and shadon beni on top just before serving.
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