Ghee Rice

Ingredients:

• Onions - 1 big (sliced thin)

• Green Chillies - 2 slit lengthwise

• Saunf - 1/2 tsp

• Garam masala items - cloves - 2, cinnamon stick - 1, bay leaf - 1

• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp

• Thick Coconut Milk - 1/2 cup

• Ghee - 3 tbsp

• Oil - 1 tbsp

• Basmati Rice - 2 cups

• Mint - a few leaves (optional)

• Salt - to taste

**Method: ** In a bowl, add the thick coconut milk(1/2 cup) with 2 1/2 cups water to make diluted coconut milk of 3 cups and set aside.

In a pressure cooker/pan, heat oil and ghee and add the garam masala items and saunf and fry for a minute. Then add the mint leaves, and then the onions and saute for a while. When the onions are almost transparent, add the green chillies and ginger garlic paste and saute. Then add the basmati rice and fry for a couple of minutes. Then, add the diluted coconut milk and salt.? Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook for 2 whistles making sure the rice is not overcooked.

Miscellaneous:

• Tips: Make sure not to overcook the rice. Be sure to add the right amount of water depending on the rice you use. Serve with chips and raita. This is a very rich dish.

• Serves 4-5

• Cooking Time: 20 min

• Cuisine: Indian