Light, fluffy basmati rice tempered with cumin and a few whole spices.
Preparation & cooking time: 25 minutes | Serves: 3–4
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked 15 minutes
- 1¾ cups water
- 1½ tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 green cardamom
- 1 small cinnamon piece
- 1 tbsp ghee
- Salt
Method
- Drain soaked rice well.
- Heat ghee in a pot. Add cumin, bay leaf, cardamom and cinnamon; let sizzle gently.
- Add rice and stir carefully for 30 seconds.
- Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on low until absorbed. Rest 8 minutes and fluff.
DHARAA Spice Notes
Cumin is the star. Whole cardamom, cinnamon and bay leaf add subtle aroma.
Cooking note: Adjust seasoning to taste. For non-vegetarian dishes, handle raw ingredients safely and cook thoroughly.