Ingredients:
1 cup Long-grain Basmati rice
2 tbsp Sarthak Satvik desi cow ghee
2 tsp Cumin seeds
1 Green Chilli, chopped
3-4 Cloves
2-3 Green Cardamom
1 inch Cinnamon
3-4 Black Peppercorns
2-3 drops of Lemon juice
1 Bay Leaf
1 tsp Salt or to taste
1 tbsp Coriander leaves, finely chopped
Preparation method:
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Wash the rice thoroughly and soak in 2-3 cups of water for about 30 minutes. Drain the water.
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Heat ghee in a pan. Once heated, add cumin seeds so that they crackle well, then add green chilli and fry for a few seconds.
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Add cardamom, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon.
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Add the soaked rice, lemon juice, bay leaf, salt and 2 cups of water (double the quantity of rice).
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Cover the pan and cook the rice on low heat till it has softened and the water is absorbed.
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Then switch off the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with freshly chopped coriander.
