Name: Cumin Scented Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons of butter; 2 teaspoons of cumin seeds; 1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, preferably basmati; 3 cups of water; 2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper (optional)

Ingredients

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2 tablespoons of butter
2 teaspoons of cumin seeds
1 1/2 cups long grain white rice, preferably basmati
3 cups of water
2 teaspoons Kosher salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper (optional)

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Instructions

Melt the butter in a large, high sided pan. Once melted and hot (but not smoking!), add the cumin seeds and stir quickly. The cumin may start popping – this is okay, just stir for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn the seeds.
Add the rice to the pan and stir to coat in the butter. Stir for 2-3 minutes, then add the water and 1 teaspoon of the Kosher salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover and let simmer for 15 minutes.
If there is a little more liquid for the rice to absorb, turn off the heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes. Uncover, sprinkle on the remaining teaspoon of Kosher salt (and add ground black pepper if you like), fluff with a fork to combine, and serve!