Ghee Rice
Indian Indian - Street Food and Snacks

Ghee Rice

Est. Time: 20-30 min  •  4 Preparation Steps

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 thick poha (flattened rice)
  • • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • • 8-10 curry leaves
  • • 2 green chilies, chopped
  • • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • • 1 tsp sugar
  • • 1/2 cup nylon sev
  • • Salt to taste

Preparation Steps

1
Phase 1

Rinse the poha gently in a colander, sprinkle with salt and sugar, and let it soften for 10 minutes.

2
Phase 2

Heat oil in a kadhai, crackle the mustard seeds, and sauté the curry leaves, green chilies, and onion until the onion softens.

3
Phase 3

Add the turmeric and the softened poha, and toss gently on low heat for 3-4 minutes.

4
Phase 4

Serve warm topped generously with nylon sev, Indori breakfast-stall style.