Recipes Ingredients Pasta and Grains Rice Recipes Cinnamon Basmati Rice with Golden Raisins 3.8 (17) 3 Reviews By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on May 16, 2017 Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: Dana Gallagher Servings: 4 Basmati rice has a sweet, nutty flavor; in Hindi, the word basmati means "queen of fragrance." Ingredients 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 medium yellow onion, cut into ¼-inch dice ¼ teaspoon ground cloves 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 cup uncooked basmati rice 1 whole bay leaf 1 cinnamon stick ⅔ cup golden raisins 2 cups water Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions Melt butter in a medium high-sided saucepan set over medium heat. Add onion, cloves, and cinnamon; cook until onion becomes translucent and mixture is very fragrant. Place rice in sieve, and rinse under cold running water. Add rice to saucepan, and stir so grains are coated in butter mixture. Add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, raisins, salt, and pepper to saucepan. Stir in 2 cups water. Raise heat, and bring to a boil. Cover, and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until all water has been absorbed and rice has cooked, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove pan from heat, and let stand, covered, 5 minutes more. Season with salt and pepper, and serve. Variations Omit ground cloves and ground cinnamon and replace with a green cardamom pod. Print