Ingredients

1/4 cup Basmati rice
6-8 cups pure Water
1/2 cup chopped tender Greens
1/4 cup chopped Celery
1/4 cup grated Carrot
1/4 cup diced Fennel bulb
1/2 tsp. ground Fennel seeds
1/8 tsp. ground Cumin seeds
1/8 tsp. ground Coriander seeds
1 tsp. minced fresh Cilantro
Rock salt to taste

Procedure

Wash the rice thoroughly by rinsing it several times. Drain. Bring the water to a boil in a heavy-bottomed pot. Add the rice, the vegetables, fennel, cumin and coriander and stir once to mix. Turn heat down to low, cover the pot and let simmer for 60-80 minutes. Add the salt and mash ingredients against the side of the pot with the back of a ladle. Strain, garnish with the fresh cilantro, and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Serves 1

Variations

Can substitute pearl barley instead of rice. Add the vegetables half way through the cooking to retain its nutrition.