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Ingredients 1½ cups basmati rice 2 tbsp ghee 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera) 1 bay leaf 2 cloves 1 small cinnamon stick 3 cups water Salt to taste Method Wash the rice until the water runs clear and soak for 20 minutes. Heat ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and let them splutter. Add bay leaf, cloves, and cinnamon; sauté for 30 seconds. Drain the rice and add it to the pot. Gently stir for 1–2 minutes. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and cook on low heat for 12–15 minutes. Rest for 10 minutes before fluffing with a fork.

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