Cooked Rice

Preparation Time: 15 mins
Cooking Time: 10 mins
Makes 3 cups
Ingredients

• 1 cup long grained rice (basmati)
• 1 clove (laung / lavang)
• 1 stick cinnamon (dalchini)
• 1 bayleaf (tejpatta)
• 1 cardamom (elaichi)

Method

1. Clean and wash the rice. Soak the rice for approx. 15 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
2. In a large pan, boil 3 cups of water with clove, cinnamon, bay leaf, cardamom and then add the rice.
3. Cover and simmer till the rice is nearly cooked. Drain and keep aside. Use as required.