Yogurt Rice with Mustard Seeds, Chile, and Cilantro

Ingredients

• 1 cup long-grain white rice
• 2 cups plain yogurt
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon dried chile flakes
• 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Combine the yogurt, butter, 3/4 tsp. salt, and the sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the rice.
2. Heat a small skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and mustard seeds, stirring until the seeds begin to pop, about 30 seconds. Add the chile, cilantro, and ginger. Cook just until fragrant (about 10 seconds). Stir into the rice mixture, and season to taste with salt. Transfer to a bowl and serve.