Chaval (White Rice)

Properly cooked boiled rice can be the basis of the table. It can be supplemented with herbs, lemon juice.

Ingredients

• Long grain rice 350 g
• Water 825 ml
• Ghee 2 tablespoons
• Salt 1.5 teaspoons

Directions

1. Rinse the rice and soak it for 15 minutes, then put it in a colander or sieve / or, without rinsing, fry it in ghee in a 2-liter saucepan.
2. When the grains become transparent, soaked in oil, pour hot water.
3. Stir to break up the lumps, add salt, bring to a boil and cover tightly.
4. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on the type of rice) until the rice has absorbed all the water and is soft and crumbly.