Jeera Rice

This isn't quite as amazing as Bugha Chawar, but certainly a tasty use for rice.

Jeera Rice

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cooking Time: 40 minutes

Serves: 3-4

Ingredients:

1 cup long grain basmati

1 tbsp ghee

1 tbsp cumin seeds

1 bay leaf

1/4 tsp sugar

1/4 tsp garam masala

1 1/2 cups water

salt to taste

Preparation:

Wash rice well and soak for twenty minutes.

Cooking:

Heat ghee in a heavy vessel. Add cumin seeds and fry until lightly browned. Add bay leaf and fry for a few seconds. Add sugar and drained rice, and gently stir for a minute.

Add garam masala and salt. Mix. Add water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer, cover, and cook 15-20 minutes.

Serve with rajma.