BAKED SPICED BROWN BASMATI RICE

Yield: serves 8

• 2 cups brown basmati rice, washed
• 4 teaspoons coconut oil
• 3 ½ cups boiling water
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 4 whole cloves
• 8 cardamom pods
• ¾ teaspoon salt

1. Preheat conventional oven to 375 degrees
2. In a 3-4 inch deep baking dish, add rice and dry roast rice approximately 10 minutes (or until dry and fragrant).
3. Stir oil into rice and bake 3-4 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
4. Add boiling water, whole spices and salt: stir once; cover baking dish with tightly fitting lid or foil.
5. Cook covered, about 40 minutes, or until all water is absorbed.
6. Remove from oven and allow to sit on counter for 5 minutes.
7. Fluff gently with a fork.