Nutty Fruity Pilaf Rice

INGREDIENTS

Basmati Rice  -  1 cup
Unsalted butter  -  2 tbsp
Bay leaf  -  1 nos
Black peppercorns  -  6 nos
Cardamom  -  4 nos
Raisins  -  1 tbsp
Almonds  -  1 tbsp
Salt  -  as required
Water  -  1 3/4 cup


METHOD

Wash the rice, drain and keep it aside.
Heat butter in cooker.
Lower the heat and put the bay leaf, peppercorns, cardamom and fry for 1 minute.
Then add the rice, raisins, almonds and salt and fry for about 1 minute.
Pour water and bring it to boil.
Cover with a lid and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Turn off the heat  and leave the rice to stand covered for about 5 minutes.
Serve hot with Balti Chicken Pasanda