Ghee Rice

As the name suggested ghee rice are ghee flavored rice. The ingredients for the rice sauteed in ghee and a generous amount of ghee added to the cooked rice. This delicious rice mainly prepare during Sunday lunch or any special occasion in Indian household. There are a claim that ghee will make your waist expand but the truth is pure ghee helps to burn the unwanted fat and assist in weight loss. Consume one tablespoon of pure ghee and see the changes for yourself. I prepared this flavorful rice for Sunday lunch and served with Malabar black pepper mutton curry.otak-otak and stir fry cabbage. You may add fried raisins to garnish the rice as well.

Ingredients

1 1/2  cups basmati rice
2 1/2 cups water
3 + 2 tbsp ghee
1 tsp ginger paste
1 large onion,sliced
1 green chilly,cut lenghtwise
2 bay leaves
4 cloves
2' inch cinnamon stick
2 cardamom pods
6-8 cashew nuts
Salt to taste

Methods

Wash,rinse and soak the basmati rice for 30 minutes. Drain the excess water and keep aside.

Heat 2 tbsp ghee and fry the cashew nuts till golden. Keep aside.

Fry the cardamom pods,cinnamon stick,bay leaves and cloves for few seconds. Add the onions and saute till translucent. Add the ginger paste and saute till the raw smell leaves.

Add the drained rice and stir gently (be careful not to break the grains) till well combine.

Transfer the rice mixture into the rice cooker, add 2 1/2 cups water. Season with salt and stir.

Cook the rice till done. Add remaining 3 tablespoon ghee over the cooked rice and close the lid. Leave it for 10-12 minutes.

Fluff up the rice and add the fried cashew nuts.

Serve with your favorite gravy.