Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 onion, sliced fine
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp salt
• 1.5 cups just boiled water
• butter

Method

• Wash the rice 3-5 times until clear, then soak in cold water for 20 minutes.
• Heat the oil and fry the onion for 12-15 minutes until rich dark brown, then add the cumin and salt. Boil the kettle.
• Drain the rice, add to the pan and stir well coating the grains with oil.
• Pour in the boiled water, stir and bring to a rolling boil for 2 minutes.
• Turn the heat down to simmer and leave lid covered for 10 minutes.
• Remove from heat and allow it to rest for 10 minutes.
• Fluff with a fork and add butter before serving.

Part of #Recipes.

From Meera Sodha's Made in India.