Plain savory rice

Ingredients :

1 1/4 cups long grain rice

2 teaspoons ghee

2 1/2 cups hot water

1 teaspoon salt

Method :

Wash the rice in a colander and drain. Set aside for 30 minutes. Heat a saucepan with ghee and fry the rice, stirring for about 2 minutes. Add hot water and salt, stir and quickly bring to the boil. Turn the heat very low, cover with a tight fitting cover for 20-25 minutes. Lift the lid to allow steam to escape for a minute. Then lightly fluff up the rice with fork. Dish up using a slotted metal spoon rather than a wooden spoon, which will crush the grains. Serve with curries or other spiced dishes.