Indian Jeera Rice

Directions

1. 1
   Wash the rice in luke warm water, drain completely and let it sit.
2. 2
   Heat the ghee or oil on medium heat, add the bay leaves and cumin seeds and saute for a minute.
3. 3
   Add the rice and saute for a few minutes.
4. 4
   Now add the hot water and the salt. Boil until almost all the water has evaporated.
5. 5
   Cover and reduce heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes or so - stir often and make sure that it doesn't start to stick to bottom of saucepan.
6. 6
   When there is a tiny amount of extra water left in the rice, remove from heat and let the rice sit for a minute. The extra should evaporate as the rice cools a bit.
7. 7
   Serve! If you would like, add a dollop of butter to the top.