Kerala Simple Ghee Rice

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 2 cup Rice
• 3 nos Cardamom (Elakka)
• 3 nos Cloves (Grambu)
• 1" stick Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
• 1 tsp Pepper
• 2 nos Green chillies coarsely — chopped
• 3 nos Garlic pods coarsely — chopped
• 1 cm Ginger coarsely — chopped
• 3 tbsp Ghee
• 1 nos Bay leaf Vazhana ela (Karuga)
• 1 nos Carrot — sliced
• 1 nos Onion — finely sliced
• 2 cup Coconut Milk
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Cashewnuts
• 1 tsp Raisins Onakka munthiri

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Grind cardamom, cloves, cinnamon and pepper.

2. Step 2

   Grind chillies, garlic and ginger with a little water to a fine paste.

3. Step 3

   Heat Ghee in a pan.

4. Step 4

   Add bay leaf, carrot and 1/2 the onion. Fry for 3 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Add ginger garlic paste. Stir and fry for 2 minutes.

6. Step 6

   Add the ground spices.

7. Step 7

   Add washed and drained rice. Fry for 1-2 minutes.

8. Step 8

   Add coconut milk, salt and one cup of water.

9. Step 9

   Stir and bring to boil.

10. Step 10

    Put the lid on and cook on very low heat for 1/2 hour or till rice is done.

11. Step 11

    Heat a tbsp of oil in another pan.

12. Step 12

    Add the remaining onion and fry till golden brown.

13. Step 13

    Add the cashew nuts and raisins. Fry for a minute.

14. Step 14

    Spread the fried onions, cashews and raisins over the rice before serving.