Ghee Rice

Source:

Mrs. Bagyalakshmi Anandam


Ingredients:

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Carrot - 1 (finely chopped)

Fresh Green Peas - 1/4 cup

Ghee - 2 to 3 tbsp

Salt - 1 tsp or to taste

Cardamom - 2

Cinnamon Sticks - 2


Method:

1.  Wash and soak rice in 2 cups of water for about 10 to 15 minutes.  Then, drain the rice and save the soaked water.  Keep aside.

2.  In a pressure pan, heat 1 tbsp ghee.  Add cardamom (whole) and cinnamon sticks and saute.

3.  Add the drained rice and fry till light golden.

4.  Add the soaked water (used for soaking the rice) and salt, chopped carrots, and fresh green peas.  Close lid of the pan.  Put on the weight when steam comes out and pressure cook for 5 minutes on low medium flame.

5.  When the pressure is completely released, open the lid and add the rest of the ghee and mix until all the ingredients are uniformly spread over.

6.  Serve hot with mixed vegetable gravy.

Notes:

Seeraga samba/Jeerakasala rice (biriyani rice) or the regular rice can also be used instead of basmati rice.  Adjust water accordingly.