Sweet-Hot Basmati Rice with Jaggery and Chiles

Sweet-hot flavors of this rice dish reflect the spicing techniques employed in the kitchens of Gujarati- and Marathi-speaking homes. You may choose to discard the chiles before you serve the rice (I will certainly understand), but I for one love to bite into them between mouthfuls. Serve this rice with Black-Eyed Peas with Mustard, Cumin, and Curry Leaves.