Basmati Rice Pilaf

Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice 1 small Onion 3 medium carrots 1 bay leaf 2 cloves 4 black peppercorns 1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 tablespoons butter 1 tablespoon kosher salt (or), to taste

Directions
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 * 1) Wash the rice in cool water, squeezing gently with your fingers, until the
 * 1) Put the rice in about 2 cups of cool water to soak for 20 minutes.
 * 2) Strain soak water into saucepan and heat.
 * 3) Leave rice to dry in strainer.
 * 4) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
 * 5) While rice is drying, chop Onion finely and set aside.
 * 6) Dice carrots and set aside.
 * 7) Measure spices.
 * 8) When rice is dry, heat oil over medium-high flame in heavy, oven-proof skillet or casserole dish.
 * 9) Add spices.
 * 10) When spices become fragrant, add butter and onions.
 * 11) Cook until onions are tender and light golden brown.
 * 12) Add carrots and cook for 3-5 minutes.
 * 13) Add rice and cook, stirring very gently for 5 minutes.
 * 14) Add salt and heated soak water, bring to boil.
 * 15) Reduce heat and simmer until water on top of rice has boiled off.
 * 16) Cover tightly and cook for 20 minutes at 350 degrees.
 * 17) Remove from oven, let rest for 10 minutes, then serve.

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