Drain the water well from the soaked rice and keep aside.

Heat desi ghee on low flame in a cooking pot and add cumin seeds, allow to crackle and add the rest of the whole spices.

Fry until fragrant and add drained rice. Fry stirring carefully until the rice absorb the oil and the moisture and the base of the pot looks dry.

Now add 3 cups of water, salt and give the rice a stir.

Turn the flame medium to high, cover and allow the rice to absorb all the liquid.

When the base of the pot is dry, put the zeera rice on dum for 5-8 minutes.

Enjoy!