Poitabhat

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Ingredients

	1 cup	Basmati rice
	2 cups	Water , cold
	—	Salt , to taste
	1 tablespoon	Mustard oil
	1 piece	Chili , dried red
	1 small	Onion , finely chopped
	1 tablespoon	Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

1. 1 Wash the basmati rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
2. 2 Soak the rice in 1 cup of water for 30 minutes.
3. 3 Drain the soaked rice and add it to a pot with 2 cups of water and salt to taste.
4. 4 Bring the water to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer until the rice is cooked and the water is absorbed, about 15-20 minutes.
5. 5 Once cooked, spread the rice on a large plate or tray to cool completely.
6. 6 After the rice has cooled, transfer it to a bowl and pour 1 cup of cold water over it.
7. 7 Add mustard oil, green chili, chopped onion, and coriander leaves to the rice and mix well.
8. 8 Serve the poitabhat chilled or at room temperature.