How to make Ghee Rice

Ingredients

• 1 cup Jeera Samba Rice (any short grained rice/ basmati rice)
• 3 tbsp Ghee
• 2 tbsp Cashew Nuts
• 1 medium Onion (sliced)
• 1 tsp Fennel
• 4-5 Cloves
• 2 Cardamoms
• 1 inch piece Cinnamon
• 1 Bayleaf
• 2 Shallots (finely chopped)
• 1/2 tsp Salt
• 2 cups Water

Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and soak: Wash the rice 3-4 times till the water runs almost clear. Soak the rice in enough water to cover it with an extra inch of water for 30 minutes to an hour.

2. 2

   Saute cashews: Heat ghee in a pot and add cashews. Fry the cashews for 2-3 minutes till they turn golden brown and remove them from the pan.

3. 3

   Fry Onions: In the same pan, add onions and fry them on medium heat till they become crisp and golden brown. Remove them and set aside.

4. 4

   Saute spices: In the remaining ghee, saute fennel, cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and bayleaf for a minute or so until fragrant.

5. 5

   Toast Rice: Drain all the water from the rice and add the rice to the pan. Toast the rice on a medium flame for 3-4 minutes till it smells nutty and looks toasty. Add chopped shallots around the 2 minute mark and toast along with the rice.

6. 6

   Cook Rice: Add salt and water and bring this to a quick boil. As soon as the water comes to a roaring boil, reduce the flame to low, cover and cook for 6 minutes. After 6 minutes, turn off the flame and let this rest covered for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Serve: Top with cashews and fried onions. Fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.