Fried Rice

An easy to make Fried Rice ..Yummy..

Ingredients :-

• 2 cups basmati (long grain rice)
• 2 tbsp. ghee
• 1 black cardamom
• 1" piece cinnamon
• 2 cloves
• 5 cups water (approx.)

Preparation Method :

1. Wash rice gently. Put in filter and stand for 10 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a deep heavy pan. Add whole spices, stir.
3. Add rice carefully. Stir fry very gently with a spatula for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add water, cover, bring to boil.
5. Simmer covered, till rice is cooked and water has evaporated.
6. Press a grain, it must mash on putting pressure.
7. Do not overcook, or the rice will taste lumpy.
8. Add more hot water towards 3/4 done if required.