Indian Pilau Rice

This rice is a great accompaniment to any Indian dinner. 

Ingredients: 

2 T. butter
1 c. basmati rice
1 t. turmeric
4 green cardamon pods, cracked open using only the seeds
4 cloves
1/2 t. fennel seed
1 t. salt
1 whole bay leaf
1-1/2 c. boiling water

Instruction:

in a 2 quart sauce pan, melt the butter, then add rice over medium heat.  Stir to coat rice and toast for about 1 minute.  Add spices, salt and bay leaf, stir to coat rice.  Add boiling water.  Cover pot and reduce heat to simmer, about 12-15 minutes till all liquid is absorbed.