Kerala Ghee Rice
A one-pot rice dish that brings together grains, spices, and vegetables or meat in a single satisfying meal. The rice absorbs every flavour in the pot and comes out fragrant, colourful, and complete.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 2 cup Basmati rice
- 2 nos Onion sliced length wise, medium
- 4 tbsp Fresh Ghee
- Cashew nuts broken into halves
- 2" piece Cinnamon
- 2 nos Cloves (Grambu)
- 2 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Wash rice and drain. Cook it in water as needed. 2)Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed, wide pan or kadai.
Step 2
Fry the cashews till golden brown and set aside.
Step 3
Fry half of the sliced onions till brown and crisp. Set aside.
Step 4
Cook the remaining onions until golden brown.
Step 5
Add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and stir.
Step 6
Add rice gently and mix so as to get the onions and spices coated.
Step 7
Check salt and Let it cook for 15 minutes.
Step 8
Remove from fire.
Step 9
Garnish with the crispy fried onions and cashews.
Step 10
Serve while still hot with dhal curry, kurma, chicken or mutton.
Tip
Soak the rice for at least 20 minutes before cooking. This ensures even cooking and prevents the grains from breaking.
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