Make Ghee Rice For Office Tiffin In Under 10 Minutes
By Bornika Das
April 5, 2024
Ghee rice, also known as Neychoru or Nei Choru, is a delicious and aromatic South Indian rice delicacy that originates from Kerala. This is an easy-to-make yet flavourful dish and is made with ghee, rice, subtle spices and herbs. It makes a perfect light meal that can be paired with sambar or chutney. Here’s how you can make ghee rice within 10 minutes.
Ingredients
1 cup of basmati rice 2 tablespoons of ghee 1 medium onion 2-3 green chillies 1 inch piece of ginger 2-3 cloves 3-4 garlic cloves 2-3 cardamom pods ¼ cup cashews 1 cinnamon stick 4-5 curry leaves 1 bay leaf 1 star anise ½ teaspoon red chilli powder Salt to taste Water as needed Garnish with fried onions and dry fruits.
Step 1
Wash and soak the rice for at least 30 minutes. Drain the water and keep it aside.
Step 2
Take a pressure cooker, heat it and add ghee. Add spices like cloves, cardamom pods, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf and star anise. Saute for a few seconds until fragrant.
Step 3
Take another pan and dry roast the cashews, then set aside.
Step 4
Add the sliced onions, green chillies, curry leaves and minced ginger. Saute until the onions turn transluscent and golden brown.
Step 5
At this stage, add in the rice and mix it well with the ghee, spices, and salt to taste.
Step 6
Pour in the water and give it a gentle stir. Cover the pressure cooker lid and cook the rice for at least 1 whistle. Turn off the heat and allow the rice to fluff up in steam.
Step 7
Open the lid and allow the steam to escape. Add the fried onions, cashews and dry fruits. Serve hot.
