Basmati Rice Pilaf – Catskill Animal Sanctuary

Ingredients

• 2 cups basmati rice, soaked overnight if possible
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped small, about a cup
• 2 large cloves garlic, minced
• ½ teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1 cinnamon stick
• ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
• ½ teaspoon powdered ginger
• 4 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Ground black pepper