Lebanese rice (vermicelli rice)

Wash & soak rice for 10 minutes, drain water & keep aside. Keep ready 2 cups of boiling water.

Heat ghee in a broad non stick pan, add vermicelli & saute till it becomes golden brown.

Add rice & saute 3-4 minutes. Now add ready hot water, add salt and bring it to boil. Once it starts boiling, slow down the flame and cover the pan and let it cool till the rice is cooked.

Garnish with saffron and serve hot with any spicy curry or vegetable.