Jeera pulao rice

Method

• Put the oil in a sauté pan over a medium heat and cook the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, black peppercorns and cardamom pod until the spices crackle (about 3 minutes). Add the rice with a big pinch of salt, then cook for a minute. Pour in 300ml cold water.
• Bring to the boil, then turn down the heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the water has evaporated from the surface. Turn the heat to the lowest setting and cook for 2-3 minutes with the lid on. Take off the heat, rest for 5 minutes, then serve.