Ingredients

  • 1 med onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, chopped
  • 3/4 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 (3 inch) cinnamon stick
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 1/2 cups long grain rice
  • 2 1/2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 3/4 tsp sugar
  • 3/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt

Method

  • Cook onion, garlic, cumin seeds, and cinnamon stick in oil in a large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Stir until onion softens - 3 minutes.
  • Add rice and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the broth, sugar, pepper, and salt and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until rice is tencer and liquid is absorbed, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and discard cinnamon stick if desired.