Step 1

Bring water and salt to a boil.

Step 2

Add rice and simmer gently at a low boil, uncovered over medium heat until rice is just perfectly tender- check at 8-10 minutes, and continue cooking if need be. Keep in mind brown rice will take longer.

Step 3

Drain, and let stand over a strainer for 5 minutes.

Step 4

Heat ghee over medium heat. Add seeds, salt and leaves, and saute until seeds begin to crackle- about 30-60 seconds. Turn heat off.

Step 5

Place rice in a serving dish and spoon tempering oil over top.

Step 6

Serve immediately!