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Ingredients

1 cup	basmati rice
1/2 cup	curd (yogurt)
1/4 cup	ghee
1 teaspoon	cumin seeds
1 teaspoon	mustard seeds
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1/2 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 pinch	asafoetida
1 teaspoon	salt
1 tablespoon	ginger-garlic paste
2 cups	water
1 handful	coriander leaves, chopped
—	salt to taste

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
2. 2 In a deep pan, heat ghee over medium heat.
3. 3 Add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and a pinch of asafoetida. Let them splutter.
4. 4 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for a minute until the raw aroma fades.
5. 5 Stir in the coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
6. 6 Add the curd and mix well, cooking for a couple of minutes.
7. 7 Add the soaked rice and salt, stirring to coat the rice with the spices.
8. 8 Pour in 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
9. 9 Reduce the heat to low, cover the pan, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
10. 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.