Sri Lankan Rice with Cilantro and Lemon Grass Recipe | Cook the Book

Name: Sri Lankan Rice with Cilantro and Lemon Grass Recipe | Cook the Book
Ingredients: 2 cups basmati rice; 3 tablespoons olive or canola oil; 3 cardamom pods; 3 whole cloves; One 2-inch cinnamon stick; 10 fresh curry leaves or 5 fresh basil leaves, torn up; 2 cloves garlic, crushed to a pulp; 2 teaspoons finely grated peeled fresh ginger; The bottom 6 inches of a lemon grass stalk, cut into 2 pieces; 1 packed cup finely chopped cilantro (use tender stems and leaves); 2 2/3 cups chicken stock; 1 teaspoon salt (1 1/2 teaspoons if the stock is unsalted)