You will need:

• 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 seed
• 1/8 tsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp minced fresh cilantro
• Rock salt to taste
  

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)