Easy Ghee Rice
Author: Maya Kitchenette
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Serves: 4
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 1¾ cup water OR 1¼ cup water + ½ cup milk (if using)
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1 small onion, sliced
- 2 green chilli, sliced
- ¾ tsp grated garlic
- ½ tsp grated ginger
- 1 inch cinnamon
- 3 cloves
- 2 cardamoms
- 1 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- A sprig of coriander or mint leaves, chopped
- Fried shallots (optional)
- Wash rice and soak for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, drain and set aside in the rice cooker.
- In a pot, melt ghee and fry onions and green chilies for 3-5 minutes.
- Add whole spices and sauté for another minute.
- Mix in ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute or so.
- Add water or water + milk. Season with salt
- Once it reaches to a soft boil, pour into the rice cooker.
- Cook as per normal.
- Once cooked, top with mint/coriander leaves and fried shallots.
Recipe by Maya Kitchenette at https://mayakitchenette.com/easy-ghee-rice/
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