Basmati Rice with Onions

By Lizzy

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large diced onion
• 1 large carrot, shredded
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon minced, peeled fresh ginger
• 1 3/4 cups water
• 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• Directions

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium saucepan, heat olive oil over medium-low heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is very tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Add garlic cloves and ginger; cook 2 minutes.

Add basmati rice, stirring to coat. Add water and coarse salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer; cover, and cook until rice is tender, 17 to 20 minutes (add a little more water if pan becomes dry).