Jeera Rice

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati rice

1 tbsp ghee/clarified butter

½ tsp Jeera/Cumin

2-3 cloves

2-3 cinnamon pieces

Salt to taste

Method:

1.      Wash basmati rice with water thoroughly about 2-3 times.

2.      Drain the water completely and let it rest covered for at least 30 mins.

3.      Bring 3 cups of water to boil.

4.      In a non-stick kadhai, heat ghee. Add cloves, cinnamon and jeera. Let the jeera fry for 30 seconds.

5.      Now add the rice and mix well till it is coated with ghee and is fragrant.

6.      Add the boiled water and salt and let it cook on medium flame for 4-5 mins till most of the water is absorbed.

7.      Now lower the heat and cook it covered for another 4-5 min.

8.      Jeera rice is ready.