Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice.
- Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add drained rice to the pan, stirring gently for 2 minutes to coat with oil and cumin. Then, add 2 cups water, turmeric powder, and salt to taste. Stir and bring to a boil over high heat.
- Once boiling, lower the heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes until the rice is tender and water is absorbed.
- Remove the pan from heat and let sit for a few minutes. Fluff rice with a fork and serve warm.