Ghee Rice Recipe

Time and servings

Prep time	10 min
Cook time	20 min
Total time	30 min
Serves	3 servings

Nutrition

Per servings.

Nutrient	Amount
Calories	417 kcal
Carbohydrates	68 g
Protein	7 g
Fat	14 g
Saturated fat	7 g
Cholesterol	26 mg
Sodium	797 mg
Potassium	388 mg
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	3 g
Vitamin A	302 IU
Vitamin C	47 mg
Calcium	64 mg
Iron	2 mg

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Ingredients

• 2 tbsp ghee
• 2 tbsp cashew
• 2 tbsp raisins
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 3 pods cardamom
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cloves
• ½ onion (sliced)
• 5 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
• 1 inch ginger (finely chopped)
• 2 chilli (slit)
• 2 cup water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 cup basmati rice (soaked 20 minutes)

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Instructions

1. Firstly, in a kadai heat 2 tbsp ghee and fry 2 tbsp cashew and 2 tbsp raisins.
2. Roast them till the cashews turn golden brown. Keep aside.
3. In the same ghee, add spices and saute till they turn aromatic.
4. Further add ½ onion, 5 cloves garlic, 1 inch ginger, 2 chilli till the onion softens.
5. Pour in 2 cup water and 1 tsp salt. Mix and get to a boil.
6. Add 1 cup basmati rice and mix gently.
7. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until the rice are cooked well.
8. Fluff the rice gently, and add fried cashew, raisins, and 2 tbsp coriander. Mix gently.
9. Finally, enjoy Ghee Rice Recipe with curry or dal.

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Step-by-step

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Video

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Notes

• Firstly, use good quality basmati rice for long grain non-sticky texture.
• Also, use fresh homemade ghee for rich flavored rice.
• Additionally, pressure cook for 2 whistles if you want to cook in a pressure cooker.
• Finally, the Ghee Rice Recipe tastes great when served hot.