Malabar Neichoru

Ingredientsfor 5 servings

• 500 g Basmati rice
• 1 nos Onion — sliced
• 1 inch Cinnamon (Karugapatta)
• 3 nos Cloves (Grambu)
• 3 Pods Cardamon
• 1 litre Water
• 1 tbsp Ghee
• 11/2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 nos Onion — finely sliced
• Salt, to taste
• Cashew nuts, a few
• Raisins Few, Onakka munthiri

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Wash basmati rice and drain well.

2. Step 2

   Place a pan on the stove and pour ghee. allow to crackle cinnamon, cloves and cardamom.

3. Step 3

   Add onion and fry crisp.

4. Step 4

   Add the drained basmati rice and fry for 5 minutes.

5. Step 5

   Add boiling water and required salt.

6. Step 6

   Cover with a lid and cook in low heat until done.

7. Step 7

   Stir gently and wait till the water has evaporated completely.

8. Step 8

   Place a pan on the stove and pour coconut oil. Fry the onion, cashew nuts and raisins. Scatter on top of malabar neichoru.