Plain savory rice ~ Namkin Chawal

Ingredients :

• 1¼ cups long grain rice
• 2 tspn ghee or substitute
• 2½ cups hot water
• 1 tspn salt

Preparation and Cooking Instructions

1. Wash rice well if necessary. Drain in colander for 30 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a heavy-based saucepan with a well-fitting lid. Add rice and fry, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add hot water and salt, stir and bring quickly to the boil. Turn heat very low, cover tightly and cook, without lifting lid or stirring, for 20-25 minutes.
3. Lift lid to allow steam to escape for a minute or two, then lightly fluff up rice with fork, taking care not to mash the grains, which will be firm and separate and perfectly cooked. Dish up using a slotted metal spoon rather than a wooden spoon, which will crush the grains. Serve with curries or other spiced dishes.