INDIAN GHEE RICE

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From Margaret Fulton - posting this to fulfill a request, times are estimated as I haven't made it myself. Use vegetable stock to make it vegetarian.

Provided by ImPat

Categories     Rice

Time 45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

60 g ghee
2 onions (finely sliced)
1 teaspoon turmeric
2 cups rice (raw)
3 1/2 cups stock (hot)
8 peppercorns
2 cloves (whole ones)
4 cardamom pods (bruised)
1 cinnamon stick
2 teaspoons salt
1 cup peas (cooked)

Steps:

  • Heat the ghee in a saucepan which has a tight fitting lid.
  • Fry half the onions until golden brown.
  • Add the turmeric and stir well for a minute.
  • Add the rice and fry for a few minutes, stirring until it is golden in colour.
  • Add the boiling stock, spices, and remaining onions.
  • Stir well and cover tightly and cook on a very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat, and keep covered until ready to serve.
  • A few minutes before serving, uncover the pan to allow steam to escape.
  • Fluff up with a fork and garnish with the peas.

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