Jeera (cumin) Rice
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Mom's note: very good!

Serves: 6 persons
Total cooking time: 20 minutes

5 tb oil
1-1/2 ts cumin seeds
1 cup basmati rice
salt to taste
turmeric powder

Clean and wash the rice in 3-4 changes of water.  Soak in 2 cups of clean water for 25-30 minutes.

Heat oil in wok.  Add the cumin seeds.  Add a pinch of turmeric powder & immediately add the rice.  Add water & salt as per taste & stir slowly.  Let it cook on high flame for 7-8 minutes or just until the water is almost absorbed.  Lower the flame & cover the wok.  Let it cook for 4 more minutes on a slow flame until the water dries up.  The rice is ready to eat.

Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves & serve it steaming hot.

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