- Basmati rice - 2 cups
- Ghee - 4 tbsp
- Cinnamon - 2 pieces
- Black peppercorns - 1 tsp
- Cloves - 6 nos
- Cardamom - 4 nos
- Cumin seeds(jeera) - 1/4 tsp
- Bay leaves - 2 nos
- Onions - 2 nos
- Water - 3 cup
- Cashewnuts,raisins for garnishing
- Salt to taste
Method
- Wash and soak rice for half hour in water.then drain it and keep aside.
- Boil water with salt.
- Heat ghee in a vessel. Add all the spices and fry for few seconds.Then add onion and sauté till they turn into golden yellow colour.
- Add the rice and roast it until it slighty changes its color. Pour the boiled salty water into it.
- Bring to a boil, cover and cook on a low level for about 15 minutes or till the rice is done and all the water has evaporated. Separate the grains of rice with a fork.
- Garnish with roasted cashews and raisins.
- Serve with Raita or Chicken Curry.
Regards,
Lakshmi S Nair
Magic At Kitchen
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