2 cups basmati rice

2 tablespoon (or more for more flavor if you wish) Spicerack

2 tablespoon oil (olive oil, vegetable oil, or butter)

3 ½ cups water

salt (about one teaspoon)

1. Wash the rice several times in cold water.         
2. Heat the oil in a deep non-stick pot and add the rice.  Stir for about one minute or until the rice is opaque over moderate heat.
3. Add water, salt, and Spicerack and bring it to a boil.  Stir the rice gently one time. Cover and reduce heat.  Let the rice simmer for about 15 - 20 minutes over low heat.
4. At this point you could add finely chopped fresh herbs (such as:  parsley, cilantro, dill, scallion, or mixture of all of them) to create herb rice or you could add your favorite kinds of cooked bean and mix them gently with rice to have another variety.  Any cooked or roasted vegetables (you could season them with Spicerack also), dried fruits, or nuts make a tasty and wonderful garnish for your Spicerack rice.
5. Cover the rice again and let it sit for 5 minutes.