Method

1. Wash Laila Easy Cook Long Grain ricewith cold water. Cover and keep it soaked for around 20 minutes.
2. Drain the water.
3. Melt ghee in a pot over medium heat, add bay leaves, mace and cardamoms. Add the drained rice. Cook well, stirring all the time, until all the moisture has evaporated.
4. Meanwhile, soak the saffron in 3 tbsp hot water for a few minutes. Once it is soaked well, add the saffron to the pot along with the vegetable stock, and salt.
5. Bring to the boil, lower the heat and cook on a simmering flame. Keep the rice covered, until all the water is absorbed, and the rice is cooked (about 12-15 minutes).
6. Fluff the rice with wooden spoon and garnish with celery leaves before serving.