Bariis – Somali spiced rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed
• 2 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon ground cumin
• ½ tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt to taste
• Optional: ¼ cup raisins or chopped carrots

Preparation

• Sauté: Heat oil in a pot over medium heat. Sauté onion until golden. Add cumin and cinnamon; cook 1 minute.
• Cook Rice: Add rice, water or broth, salt, and raisins or carrots (if using). Bring to a boil, then reduce to low, cover, and simmer 15 minutes until rice is fluffy.
• Serve: Fluff with a fork and serve with suqaar or vegetables.