Cinnamon Basmati Rice With Raisins - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon butter, unsalted
1 medium onion, diced
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup uncooked basmati rice
3/4 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Preparation

Melt butter in medium saucepan. Saute onion, cloves, and cinammon until the onion is translucent.
Rinse the uncooked rice in a sieve with cold running water. Add rice to pan, sirring to coat.
Add raisins, salt, and pepper. Add 2 cups water. Increase the heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cover. Cook 10-15 minutes until water has been absorbed & rice is cooked.
Remove from heat and let stand, covered, for 5 more minutes. Season with additional salt and pepper if desired.