Pilafi Me Throumbi Greek Savory Rice

Step 1: Bring oil and butter to high heat.

Step 2: Add rice (Deeply browning the rice gives the rice its distinct flavor).

Step 3: You must use the butter so it will brown.

Step 4: Do not use margarine, it will not work.

Step 5: This will take about 5 minutes.

Step 6: Add spices, garlic and onion.

Step 7: Brown lightly.

Step 8: Add water, and rest of ingredients, cover the pot and simmer on low heat until all water is absorbed about 20 minutes.