Indian
Indian - Biryani and Rice
Pyaz Kachori Pulao
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 3 large onions, thinly sliced
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 tsp cumin seeds
- • 2 bay leaves
- • 3 green cardamoms
- • 2 green chilies, slit
- • 1/2 tsp garam masala
- • 1/4 cup mint leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Soak the basmati 30 minutes; fry half the onions in the ghee until deep brown and crisp and drain.
2
Phase 2
In the remaining ghee, crackle the cumin, bay leaves, and cardamoms, then sauté the rest of the onion and the green chilies until soft.
3
Phase 3
Add the drained rice with 2 1/2 cups water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, and simmer 12 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Sprinkle the garam masala, mint, and crisp fried onions on top, seal, and rest 10 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fluff gently and serve hot with raita.