Ghee Rice

This is a special rice dish my mom used to prepare along with Chicken / Mutton Stew . It goes absolutely well along with Vegetable curries too.......or can be relished all by itself. The coconut adds a nutty flavor to the rice which I really enjoy......Let me know your thoughts....

Ingredients :

2 cups Basmati Rice (Indian Long Grain Rice)
2 big onion
1/2 cup coriander leaves
1/4 cup mint leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated coconut
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste (GG)
2 tsp Cumin seeds
2 green chillies
4 tbsp Ghee (Clarified Butter)
8 Whole Cashew nuts
1 pinch turmeric
Salt to taste

Dry Whole Masala: (DWM)

2 Cloves
1/2 Stick Cinnamon
2 Cardamom
2 Bay Leaves

Method:

Heat the Ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan till hot,add the DWM and fry them until its fragrant, then add the cumin seeds and cashew nuts.

Now add the thinly sliced onions ,green chillies and turmeric and fry until the onions turn golden brown....don't burn them....keep a close watch.

Lower the heat and add the GG and fry for a few till the raw smell fades....add in the coriander and mint leaves .....add the grated coconut and fry for 1 min.

Add the rice and saute for a few seconds.

Pour in the warm water and add the salt.

Transfer the contents to a Rice Cooker and cook as per instruction.

Enjoy with you favorite curry / stew.