Plain Pulav

Plain Pulav

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice

2 cup hot water
2 small onions (sliced)
1/2 tsp turmeric powder

3-4 cloves

1/2 tsp Cumin seeds

2 green cardamom

6-8 Black pepper

1 inch stick cinnamon
1 green chilly
1 tbsp ghee for frying

1 tsp lemon juice
Salt to taste

Method

Wash and soak rice for 30 minutes.

Heat  oil or ghee in pan add cumin seeds, and all whole spices.

Add  sliced onions and sauté till golden brown, green chill, and turmeric powder.

Add the rice and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Finally add the 2 cup hot water and cook on a slow flame till rice is done.

Add lemon juice and remove from the heat.

Serve hot with any curry or raita.