Jeera Rice (Pulao) / Cumin Rice ~ Day 117

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Preparation time: 5 minutes + 20 minutes soaking time

Cooking time: 15 minutes

Serves: 4

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Ingredients:

• Basmati rice - 2 cups
• Cumin seeds / Jeera - 4 tsp
• Bay leaves - 2
• Cinnamon stick - 1 
• Cloves - 4
• Salt - to taste
• Oil - 1 tbsp
• Ghee / clarified butter - 1 tbsp
• Water - 4 cups

Method:

1. Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes.  Drain.
2. Heat oil + ghee in a large saucepan.  Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves.  Fry for 15 seconds.
3. Add the rice and saute gently for 2 minutes.  Add 4 cups of water along with salt.  Bring the water to a boil.  Simmer and cover the saucepan. 
4. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is done.  Remove from the heat and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
5. Serve hot with any dal or curry.