Cumin Rice

Ingredients

uncooked long grain rice (Basmati rice) - 2 cups
cumin seeds - 2 teaspoons
butter or ghee (clarified butter)- 1 tablespoons
water - 4 cups
salt and a dash of lime juice to taste

Method

1) Heat butter / ghee (clarified butter) on medium level in a large heavy-bottomed vessel for about 2 minutes.
2) Add the cumin seeds and fry for 2 minutes till the seeds splutter.
3) Add the rice, lime juice, water and salt. Mix well. Bring to boil on high heat. Reduce heat and cook covered on low level for 15 minutes till all water evaporates.