Simple Dill Rice

This dill rice is simple to prepare and cook, and makes a tasty and versatile accompaniment to any Indian meal. For a delicious and attractive addition, serve the rice with diced cucumber, tomato, onion or mango chutney on the side.

Dill Rice

1 cup white basmati rice
3 teaspoons ghee, or a mixture of butter and sesame oil
6 cloves
3 green chilis, minced
1/3 cup packed fresh dill, chopped
1 cup fresh or frozen green peas
1 teaspoon sea salt

Rinse the rice and let it air dry for half an hour before cooking.

Heat the ghee in a medium saucepan over medium high heat, while at the same time begin boiling at least 2 cups of water in a kettle. When the ghee is hot, add the cloves and chilis and stir fry for 2 or 3 minutes. Add the rice, dill and peas and continue to fry, stirring, for another minute, making sure that all the grains of rice are coated in oil.

Stir in the salt, and add 1 3/4 cups of the boiling water. Cover, and turn the heat down to low, cooking for 15 minutes or until the rice is cooked and the water has disappeared. Fluff with a fork and serve.