Neyichor | How to make Ghee Rice
Neyichor literally means ghee rice and is a classic dish served along with spicy gravy nonveg or veg dishes.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice / Jeerakasala / Kaima)
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tbsp Ghee
- 1/4 cup Onions juliennes
- 1 Star Anise
- 1/2 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 Cloves
- 2 inch Cinnamon
- Salt to taste
For Garnish
- 1/2 cup Onions browned for garnish
- 10 Cashew Nuts
- 10 Almonds
- Few Raisins
Instructions
- Wash and soak the rice for 20 mins.
- Slice and deep fry the onions, nuts and keep it aside.
- In a nonstick pan, add ghee and saute all the whole spices.
- Then add the drained rice and saute for a few minutes.
- Add water and bring to a boil.
- Cover with lid and cook till done.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, top with browned onions and nuts.
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