Indian Jeera Rice

So I guess there is a RICE theme this month! This time it is perfect, "buttery", and delicious Indian Jeera rice.  As you can likely tell, I am a big fan of any international cuisine...namely Indian.  I serve this rice with my Channa Masala, curry dishes, or just plain!

2 cups Basmati Rice

3 TBSP olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoon cumin SEED

2 bay leaves

1 1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups hot water

1. Wash the rice in luke warm water, drain it completely and let it sit. ** Don't skip this step!

2. Heat the oil on medium heat.  Add the bay leaves and cumin seeds and saute for one minute.

3. Add the rice and saute for a few minutes

4. Add the hot water and the salt.  Boil until almost all of the water has evaporated.

5. Cover and reduce the heat to low and cook for another 10 minutes or so - stir it often and make sure that it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan

6. When there is just a TINY TINY bit of moisture left, remove it from the heat and let it steam out the water..the extra water will evaporate.