Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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
- • 2 cups basmati rice
- • 3 tbsp ghee
- • 1 onion, thinly sliced
- • 10 cashews
- • 1 tbsp raisins
- • 3 green cardamoms
- • 4 cloves
- • 1 tsp salt
- • 3 cups hot water
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Heat ghee and fry the cashews and raisins until golden; remove and reserve.
2
Phase 2
In the same ghee, fry the sliced onion until deep golden.
3
Phase 3
Add the cardamoms and cloves and sauté for 30 seconds.
4
Phase 4
Add the drained rice and sauté until each grain is coated with ghee.
5
Phase 5
Add the salt and hot water, bring to a boil, then cover and cook on the lowest flame for 12 minutes.
6
Phase 6
Fluff gently, top with the fried cashews and raisins, and serve with a side curry.