Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Ghee Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- • 10 cashew nuts
- • 1 cinnamon stick
- • 3 green cardamom pods
- • 4 cloves
- • 1 3/4 cups water
- • 3/4 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, soak for 30 minutes, and drain.
2
Phase 2
Melt the ghee and fry the cashews until golden, then fry the onion slices until deep golden and set aside.
3
Phase 3
Add the cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves to the ghee and sauté until fragrant.
4
Phase 4
Add the drained rice, water, and salt, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.
5
Phase 5
Fluff gently and garnish with the fried onions and cashews before serving.