2 c. long grain rice (Basmati)
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. cumin seed
3 or 4 bay leaves
10 peppers
4 cloves

Melt the butter and brown cumin seed, bay leaves, peppers and cloves. Wash and cook the rice for 1/2 hour then lightly brown the rice. Add 3 cups of water and salt. Wait until the water boils, cover, and cook the rice for approximately 20 minutes. Serve hot.