Cinnamon Basmati Rice With Golden Raisins

Directions

1. Heat the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add in the onion, cloves, and grnd cinnamon; cook till onion is translucent/soft and mix is fragrant, about 5 min.
2. Place rice in a sieve, and rinse under cool running water. Add in rice to saucepan, and stir so grains are coated with butter mix.
3. Add in bay leaf, cinnamon stick, raisins, 1 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Stir in 2 c. water. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook till water has been absorbed and rice is cooked, 10 to 15 min.
4. Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 min more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve.
5. This recipe yields 4 servings.