Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          basmati -- (long grain rice)
   2      tablespoons   ghee
   1                    black cardamom
   1      1" piece      cinnamon
   2                    cloves
   5      cups          water -- (approx.)

Preparation:

Wash rice gently. Put in colander and stand for 10 minutes. Heat ghee in a deep heavy pan. Add whole spices, stir. Add rice carefully. Stir fry very gently with a spatula for 2-3 minutes. Add water, cover, bring to boil. Simmer covered, till rice is cooked and water has evaporated. Press a grain, it must mash on putting pressure. Do not overcook, or the rice will taste lumpy. Add more hot water towards 3/4 done if required. Serve hot with Sindhi saibhaji or curry.