Fried Rice(Ghee Bhaat -Bengali style )

Bengali ghee bhaat or fried rice is mindlt        1inch piece
Bay Leaf                                      1
Raisins(optional)                           15 grams
Green chillies                                8-10
Salt                                             1tsp
Sugar                                          2 tsp
Water                                          3 cups

Method :

Clean,wash and soak the rice for1/2 an hour. Drain the water and keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a heavy bottomed or non-stick pan.
Saute the washed raisins for2 minutes. Drain and keep aside.
Add the cloves, cinnamon and bay leaves, saute for a minute.
Add the rice and saute for two minutes.
Add the water ,salt and sugar.
Cook until the rice is done and all water is absorbed.
Add half the raisins and green chillies and mix well.
Garnish with the remaining raisins and green chillies and serve hot.