- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1½ teaspoons cumin seed
- 1 tablespoon oil
- Pinch salt
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cloves
- 5 black peppercorns
- 1 cardamon pod
Wash the rice in several changes of cold water then leave it to soak in fresh water for 30 minutes.
Heat the oil in a saucepan and add the cumin, bay leaves, cloves, peppercorns and cardamom. Stir fry gently until they start spluttering. Add the drained rice and salt to taste and mix well. Add the water. Bring to the boil, cover and leave to simmer until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked (about 10 minutes).
Serve as an accompaniment.
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