Cumin Rice, Jeere-Wale Chawal

• 2 tbsp neutral oil
• 1 tsp butter (optional)
• 1 bay leaf<

Heat the oil and butter (if using) in a saucepan on a medium heat and, once hot, add the bay leaf (if using) and cumin seeds and fry until the seeds crackle. Add the peas (if using) and the green chilli and fry for a minute. Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear, drain and then add to the pan and coat the rice in the mixture. Add the water, a pinch of salt and the l