Basmati Rice

Ingredients

• 1 Cup Basmati Rice

• 2 Cups water

• 4 Green Cardamom Pods (crush in pestel and mortar)

• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds

• 2 whole cloves

• 2 bay leaves

Instructions

1. Wash the rice at least 4 times to remove the starch, drain off all the water

2. In a large pan (wider the better), heat 1tbsp of oil

3. Add the spices and mix for 15 seconds

4. Add the water, cover the pan, and heat until the water is boiling

5. Add the rice and partially cover, cook on a medium heat for 5 mins

6. If all the water hasn't evaporated turn down the heat to low and partially cover for 5 more minutes

7. Remove from the heat, cover the pan and leave for 5 minutes

8. Lightly fluff the rice and serve