Saffron flavored buttered rice


Ingredients

    Basmati rice 2 cups
    Ghee / oil 3 table spoons
    Cumin seeds 2 teaspoons
    Bay leaf 2 number
    Salt 1 1/2 teaspoons
    Water 4 cups
    Saffron two pinches
    Mint leaves a few sprigs


Method

Wash the rice in luke warm water, drain water and soak for 20 minutes. Heat the ghee on medium heat, add the bay leaf and cumin seeds sauté for a minute. Add the rice and sauté till the rice starts to clump.  Now add the water, saffron and the salt. Boil till almost all the water has evaporated, cover and reduce heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes. The rice should be fluffy. Garnish with mint leaves. Serve hot.

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