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Ghee rice with golden cashews and raisins on a white plate, perfect for festive meals.
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Ghee Rice Recipe – Fluffy, Fragrant, and Flavorful

Ghee Rice that’s rich in flavor and perfect for pairing with curries, dals, or grilled vegetables. Made with fragrant basmati rice, golden-fried cashews, and sweet raisins, this dish is infused with the warmth of whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves.
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, south indian
Diet Vegetarian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Calories
Author Swati Pathak

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice washed and soaked for 20 minutes
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee clarified butter
  • 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
  • 1/4 cup Cashews
  • 1/4 cup Raisins
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • 1- inch Cinnamon stick
  • 2-3 Cardamom pods
  • 2-3 Cloves
  • 2 cups Water
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnish, optional
  • 1 tsp ginger grated
  • 1 tsp garlic grated
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds

Instructions

**Prepare the Rice**

  • Wash the basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 20 minutes. Drain and set aside.

**Fry the Cashews and Raisins**

  • Heat 2 tablespoon of ghee in a deep pan or pot over medium heat.
  • Add the cashews and sauté until light brown.
  • In the same ghee, add the raisins and sauté until they puff up. Remove and set aside.

**Cook the Spices**

  • In the same pan, add the remaining ghee.
  • Add whole spices: cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, bay leaf and Fennel seeds. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.
  • Add the sliced onions and sauté over low flame until it turns translucent.
  • Now, add green chilli, grated ginger and garlic and saute until they turns golden brown.

**Simmer & Cook the Rice**

  • Pour in 2 cups of water and adjust the salt to taste. Stir well.
  • Add the drained rice to the pan and add lemon juice gently mix it with the spices and onions.
  • Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  • Cover the pan with a lid and let the rice cook for 10-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed and the rice is tender.
  • Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice gently with a fork.

**Garnish**

  • Garnish with the fried cashews, raisins, and fresh coriander leaves (if using).

**Serve**

  • - Serve hot with your favorite curry, dal, or yogurt raita. Enjoy!

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Notes

Tips:
  • Add optional variations, such as "Add saffron soaked in warm milk for extra aroma and color."
  • Include cooking times for each step (e.g., "Cook for 15-18 minutes").
  • Provide storage tips if applicable (e.g., "Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days").