# Fragrant Moroccan Rice

Golden, fragrant basmati rice with ras el hanout, warm spices, and incredible aroma while cooking.

- Cuisine: Moroccan
- Category: Side
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

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

## Equipment

- bowl
- pot
- spoon
- lid

## Source

- Original video: https://youtube.com/shorts/omF6O89pa8M?is=LwTBB9VLSXTd2ct1
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/a744451d-bff8-4b0b-8578-7fd0a0ea24ee
- Extracted: 2026-06-30

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