Fragrant Moroccan Rice

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear.
  2. 2Pour olive oil into a pot.
  3. 3Add bay leaves, cloves, black peppercorns, and ras el hanout to the oil.
  4. 4Stir the spices in the hot oil.
  5. 5Add chopped onions to the pot and sauté.
  6. 6Add curry powder to the onions and stir.
  7. 7Add water to the pot and cover with a lid, bringing it to a simmer.
  8. 8Drain the washed rice.
  9. 9Add the drained rice to the pot with the sautéed ingredients.
  10. 10Add salt and more water to the pot.
  11. 11Stir everything together and cover the pot with a lid.
  12. 12Cook until the water is absorbed and the rice is fluffy and yellow.
  13. 13Serve the fragrant Moroccan rice in a bowl.
  14. 14Garnish with a dollop of yogurt sauce and a mint sprig.

Ingredients

  • basmati rice
  • 2 bay leaves
  • cloves
  • black peppercorns
  • ras el hanout
  • onion
  • water
  • curry powder
  • salt

Equipment

bowlpotspoonlid