Ingredients
1/2 fresh bay leaf
1/2 cinnamon stick
1 whole clove
1 cup basmati rice
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Preparation
Tie bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and clove in a small piece of cheesecloth. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine rice and 2 cups water. Add herb sachet, and season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook until water has been absorbed and rice has cooked, about 20 minutes. Remove sachet, check seasoning, and serve immediately.
