Plain Savoury Rice

Ingredients:

1. 1/2 cups long grain rice
2. 4 cups hot water
3. 2 teaspoons ghee
4. 2 1/2 teaspoons salt

Method:

Wash rice well and soak I hour in cold water. Drain in colander while bringing
water, ghee and salt to the boil in a heavy saucepan with a well-fitting lid. Add
rice, stir and bring quickly to the boil. Turn heat very low, cover tightly and cook,
without lifting lid or stirring, for 20-25 minutes. Lift lid to allow steam to escape
for about 5 minutes, and then lightly fluff up rice with fork, taking care not to
mash the grains, which will be firm, separate and perfectly cooked. Dish up using
a slotted metal spoon rather than a wooden spoon, which will crush the grains.
Serve with curries or other spiced dishes.