Rice - Cumin

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice: 1 cup, rinsed and pre-soaked for half hour
Oil or ghee: 1 1/4 tbsp
Cumin seeds: 1 tsp
Peppercorn: 10
Cloves: 5
Cinnamon stick: 1
Salt to taste
Cilantro: 1 tbsp (chopped) for garnish

Directions:

1. Heat oil, add cumin seeds, cloves, peppercorn, and the cinnamon stick, fry for one minute.
2. Drain the rice, add to the above.
3. Add salt, stir gently to combine.
4. Add 2 cups of warm water.
5. Bring rice to the boil, lower heat to medium till their is no water on the surface, and the rice is soft.
6. Cover the pan, and simmer for five to seven minutes.
7. Serve in a platter, and garnish with cilantro.
8. This rice can be served with any curry or vegetables, goes very well with Palak Paneer