Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)

Ingredients:

200gm basmati rice (uncooked)

400ml of boiling water

1 Tbsp Jeera (Cumin) seeds

2Tbsp ghee (or oil)

2-3 Green cardamon

2" long cinnamon stick

2 bay leaves

2-3 cloves

1tsp dry red chilly crushed (optional)

Salt to taste

Method:

Wash the uncooked rice and let it dry. Heat the ghee or oil in a pressure cooker, add all the whole spices and fry for a while. Now add the rice and keep frying for a minute or two. Add water and salt. Stir it well and close the lid of the pressure cooker. Wait till 2 whistles and turn the heat off. Wait till the pressure is release. Serve hot with any curry.