Preparation time: 20 minutes. Good for all seasons. Sattvic; calms all doshas. (Serves 4)

Directions:

• In a small cup or bowl, soak 1⁄8 tsp. saffron with 1 Tbsp. water

• In the bottom of a medium-sized stainless steel pot, dry roast 1⁄2 tsp. freshly ground cumin

• Wash well: 1 c. white basmati rice

• Add the rice to the cumin in the pot along with 2 1⁄2 c. water and 1⁄2 tsp. salt

• Bring to a boil.

• Pour in the saffron and its soaking water.

• Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until done—about 15 minutes.