Saunf Rice

Preparation:10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total Time: 25 mins
Servings: Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 cup soaked long grained rice (basmati)
1/4 cup roasted fennel seeds (sauf) powder , tied in a muslin cloth
salt to taste
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
1 tsp coarsely crushed roasted fennel seeds (sauf) powder
2 tbsp chopped coriander (dhania)
roasted cashewnuts (kaju) for garnishing

Method

Heat enough water in a deep pan, add the rice, fennel seeds tied in cloth and salt, mix well and cover and cook till the rice is cooked.Remove the fennel seeds potli and discard. Keep aside covered.Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.When the seeds crackle, add the fennel seeds and cooked rice and mix well.Add the coriander and mix lightly.Serve immediately garnished with roasted cashewnuts.