Ghee Rice/Nei soru

Ghee rice is a must in our home during festivals and on special occasions.It is mostly served with thalsa and mango jam.There are many variations of ghee rice.Another variation is the addition of coconut milk to it.I will post the other version in another post.Here goes the recipe..

INGREDIENTS:

Basmati rice       - 2 cups

Onion(medium)  - 1

Ghee                 - 2½ Tbsp

Cinnamon          - 1 inch piece

Cardamon          - 2

Cloves               - 2

Cashews            - As needed

Raisins               - As needed

Fennel seeds      - ½ tsp

METHOD:

1.Soak Basmati rice in water for 20mts ,drain and keep it aside.

2.Heat ghee in a pan and fry the cashews,raisins and keep it aside.

3.In the same pan add cinnamon,cardamon,cloves,fennel seeds and fry them.

4. Now add the drained rice and fry them for a few minutes followed by the addition of 3 cups of boiling water and salt.Adjust water accordingly.

5. Cook them till they are done and fluff them with a fork.

6. Serve hot with thalsa,thayir pachdi or any gravy of your choice.