Spiced Basmati Rice

Recipe Ingredients: 

2 cups rice

1 tbsp cumin seeds 

5 cardamom pods   

3 bay leaves 

5 cloves 

1-2 cinnamon sticks 

2 cups water 

1 tbsp ghee 

salt (according to taste)

 

How to Prepare:

Wash rice in several changes of cold water untill the water runs clear. Leave to soak in fresh cold water for 20 minutes, then drain the water. Cook rice, cumin seeds, cardamom pods, cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and ghee by adding water and salt for 20-30 minutes. Serve hot.

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with any gravy curry or raita.