Indian Spiced Rice Pilaf (Pualo) | Nourishing Meals®

Ingredients

• 2 cups white basmati rice rinsed and drained
• 3 tablespoons avocado oil (or ghee)
• 1 medium white onion cut into crescent moons
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons finely grated fresh ginger
• 2 serrano chili peppers sliced lengthwise
• ½ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 2 whole star anise
• 3 bay leaves
• 2 cinnamon sticks
• 2 cups water