Butter And Lentil Rice (Burma) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup split dried channa dal, soaked for 8 hours
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 2/3 cups water
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick

Preparation

Drain the dal and rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. Put the rice in a pot and layer the soaked dal on top. Add the remaining ingredients and the water.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer for 15 to 20 minutes or until all the water has been absorbed.
Let rest for five minutes before serving.