Ghee Rice : Learn how to cook Ghee rice in simple steps.

Ghee Rice : Learn how to cook Ghee rice in simple steps. 

Ingredients for Ghee rice Recipe

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Basmati Rice (raw)
• 15-20 Cashew nuts
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 15-20 raisins
• 4-5 pieces of Cinnamon ( 1 inch stick )
• ½ cup onion (peeled and cut lengthwise) [optional]
• 5-10 cloves
• 2-3 Bay leaves
• 2-3 cardamom pods (crushed and skin removed)
• 3 Tbsp Ghee (clarified butter)
• Salt per taste
• 1 tsp oil

Method:

• Wash the rice thoroughly and soak this in enough water for about 1 hour.
• Drain the water and then cook the rice in about 3 ½ cups of water along with 2-3 cloves, 1 tsp cumin seeds, little salt and oil. (Note: The grains should be separate and not overcooked).
• After the rice is cooked, spread it on a big plate and allow it to cool. Use a wooden spoon to spread it around that way the rice won’t break.
• Heat a big pan and then add the Ghee, add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon stick, crushed cardamom pods.
• Add the chopped onion and cook until it is transparent. Add little more ghee iif required.
• Then add the cashews and cook until they are light brown. Add the raisins and cook until they plump up.
• Add the cooked rice and toss it around. Do not over mix or stir a lot as the rice will break. Cover with lid on low fame until everything incorporates.

Also see Hyderabadi Biriyani