Jeera Pulav

Ingredients:

Basmati rice – 2 cups

Onion – 1 small sized (finely chopped)

Salt – 1 teaspoon

Pepper powder – 1 teaspoon

Tempering:

Melted Ghee – 1 tablespoon

Cumin seeds – 2 teaspoons

Bay leaf – 1

Cinnamon piece – 1

Cloves – 2 or 3

Cardamom – 2

Garnish:

Coriander leaves – 2 teaspoons (finely chopped)

Method:

1. Wash & rinse rice in water for 2 to 3 times draining washed water each time and keep washed rice aside.
2. Heat ghee in the cooker bottom, add items under tempering and fry for a few seconds (till golden brown).
3. Add finely chopped onions, salt, pepper powder and fry till onions turn golden brown.
4. Add the washed rice with 2 cups of water to the cooker.
5. Close and allow one whistle.
6. Open the cooker once pressure settles.
7. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with channa masala.