Perfumed Basmati Rice

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<li>Rinse the rice in several changes of water, then soak in cold water for thirty minutes.</li>
<li>Put drained rice and other ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil.</li>
<li>Then, turn heat very low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and let it sit another 10 minutes.</li>
<li>Remove the spices, fluff with a fork, and serve.</li>
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