Cumin Basmati Rice

Recipe sent in by: D. Archer
3:45 a.m. and couldn't sleep, I came up with 3 dishes, this is one of two sides.

- 1/4 c Olive Oil ( Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for more flavor )
- 3 Tbs Butter
- 1/4 c Water
- 3 c Basmati Rice
- 1 small to medium Onion
- 4 to 6 stems worth of Cilantro
- 1 lg clove of Garlic
- 2 tsp Cumin ( ground )
- Salt & Pepper to taste

1) Steam the rice according to the directions on the bag.
2) Mince garlic, onion, and cilantro.
3) In a large frying pan, melt/heat the olive oil, water, and butter. Mix in the cumin, salt, and pepper.
4) Add the cilantro, garlic, and onion. Allow onions to get soft then add entire mixture to the rice, let the rice finish steaming.
5) When the rice is done steaming transfer to the frying pan and fry for an additional 8 minutes. Ready to serve.

Note: You can modify the amount of seasoning to rice depending on how strong you like the flavor.