Jeera rice

Ingredients 

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• 1 cup basmathi rice 
• 2 ½ to 3 tsps. Jeera / cumin 
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 to 4 green cardamoms
• 2 inch cinnamon stick
• 4 to 6 cloves
• Salt as needed
• 2 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 large onion thinly sliced
• 2 to 3 green chili slit and deseeded
• 3 ½ cups water(adjust if needed)
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Method :

1. Wash and soak rice for at least 20 to 30 mins. Drain it completely in a colander
   
2. Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or a pot.
   
3. Saute spices until they begin to sizzle. Roast cumin on a low flame until they get roasted well.
   
4. Add sliced onions and green chili. Fry until they turn golden.
   
5. Add drained rice and roast for 2 to 3 mins.
   
6. Pour 2.5 cups water and add salt.
   
   
7. Bring it to a boil and cook. Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Cook on a high heat for 1 whistle. For cooking in pot, cook on a medium heat until the water is absorbed. when the rice is still soggy, cover and cook until done.
   
8. Serve hot.