Jeera Pulao (Jeera Rice)

Ingredients:

• 1 cup Long Grain (Basmati) Rice
• 2 cups Water
• 1 1/2tsp Cumin seeds
• 1 tbsp oil
• salt to taste
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3-4 cloves
• Few whole Black pepper
• 1 Black Cardamom

Method:

• Clean and wash rice.
• Wash and drain rice 2-3 times and soak in water for 10 minutes.
• Heat oil and add cumin seeds, bay leaf, cardamom, whole black pepper and cloves.
• When Cumin seeds are done add the rice and salt, mix well.
• Add water.
• When it starts boiling low down the flame of the gas and cover it partially.
• Keep an eye, rice will be done when holes appear on the surface and water is completely absorbed.
• Serve the jeera pulao hot with any gravies or raita or alu fry.

Notes:

• Simple and tasty pulao. You can prepare this pulao, by using electric cooker.