Namkin Chawal

A simple, fragrant salted rice perfect for pairing with curries.

Ingredients

1. 2½ cups long-grain rice
2. 4 cups hot water
3. 2 teaspoons ghee
4. 2½ teaspoons salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the rice

   • Wash the rice thoroughly.
   • Soak it in cold water for 1 hour.
   • Drain the rice using a colander.

2. Boil the base

   • Heat a heavy saucepan with a tight-fitting lid.
   • Add hot water, ghee, and salt.
   • Bring the mixture to a boil.

3. Cook the rice

   • Add the drained rice to the boiling mixture.
   • Stir once and bring it quickly back to a boil.

4. Steam on low heat

   • Reduce the heat to very low.
   • Cover tightly and cook for 20–25 minutes without lifting the lid.

5. Release steam

   • Open the lid and let the steam escape for 5 minutes.
   • Gently fluff the rice with a fork without breaking the grains.

6. Dish out

   • Use a slotted metal spoon to serve, avoiding wooden spoons that may crush the grains.

7. Serve

   • Enjoy hot with curries or other spiced dishes.