Kharzi | riso al formaggio dell’Arunachal Pradesh

Ingredienti

• 1.5 Cups Rice
• 75 gms Cheese
• 3/4 Cup Sliced Scallions or Spring Onions
• 1 Cup Finely Chopped Scallion or Spring Onion Greens
• 1.5" Piece Ginger, Cut into Slices
• 1 Kashmiri Red Chilli (Optional, for colour)
• 2-3 Red Chillies
• 1 tbsp Oil
• Salt to Taste

Preparazione

1. 1

   --- Cook the Rice ---

2. 2

   Wash the rice well under running water.

3. 3

   Add 2.5 cups water and pressure cook till done.

4. 4

   Set aside.

5. 5

   --- Making the Cheese Paste ---

6. 6

   Soak the chillies in some warm water for 10 minutes.

7. 7

   Cut the cheese into smaller pieces.

8. 8

   Grind the soaked chillies, cheese, ginger, and salt to a fine paste with some water. Set aside.

9. 9

   Making Kharzi

10. 10

    In a wok or kadhai, heat the oil.

11. 11

    Add the sliced spring onions and stir-fry till transparent.

12. 12

    Turn the heat to low and add the cheese paste.

13. 13

    Stir-fry for 3 to 5 minutes till it thickens.

14. 14

    Turn off the heat and let the cheese cool a bit.

15. 15

    Add the spring onion greens and mix well.

16. 16

    Add the cooked rice and mix well.

17. 17

    Add some salt, if needed, and mix well.

18. 18

    Serve Kharzi hot!