Fragrant Basmati Rice

This has saffron and some other nice spices with some red pepper for a little zing. This is from a cookbook in my pre-Zaar days so I'm afraid I don't know which one.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups basmati rice
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1  dash saffron
• 2 1⁄2 cups water

Directions

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
2. Bring to a boil, and stir.
3. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and let rice stand 5 minutes.