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ghee rice (Nei choru)

Ghee rice / Neichoru is ghee flavored basmati rice
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 5 Servings
Author: Jinoo JK
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Ingredients

  • 5 Tbsp Ghee
  • 1 small stick Cinnamon
  • 2 Nos Cloves
  • 1 No Nutmeg
  • 1 No Star rinse
  • 3 Medium sized Onions - sliced
  • 1 tsp lime juice
  • 2 cups basmati rice

For seasoning

  • 1/4 cup Cashew and raisins
  • 1 large onion sliced

Instructions

  • Heat a Kadai, add 5 tbsp ghee, add cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and star rinse and saute for a min until it leaves out aroma. (take care not to burn them)
  • Add sliced onions and saute until it is brown
  • Now add water in the ratio (2: 3 1/2-4). 3 1/2 cups water to 2 cups rice. add salt and lemon juice. Let it boil
  • Then add 2 cups washed basmati rice. Bring the flame to low, close and cook for 10 mins.
  • Transfer the cooked rice to a bowl. Meanwhile, heat ghee, add cashew and raisins and fry until cashews turn brown. Put in on top of the rice.
  • Add oil, put in sliced onions until they turn golden brown and put on top of the rice and serve hot!

Notes

optional Ingredients: Mint leaves. Add it while sauteing onions and spices.
Gently fluff the rice and serve.