One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice

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Gayatri (@rene121)

This is a popular South Indian flavorful rice recipe. It is an easy-to-make one-pot dish.

Prep Time
20min
Cook Time
20min
Total Time
40min
One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice recipe

Ingredients

4 Servings
(1 serving = 1 cup)
  • 2cups
    Jeera rice
  • 2piece
    Onion
  • 2piece
    Tomato
  • 2tbsp
    Ginger garlic paste
  • 2in
    Cinnamon
  • 5clove
    Clove
  • 3piece
    Cardamom
  • 1tsp
    Fennel seeds
  • 2tbsp
    Sunflower oil
  • 2tbsp
    Ghee
  • 3cups
    Water
  • 3tbsp
    Coriander leaves
  • Salt to taste

How to make One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice

  1. Wash the rice and let it soak for 20 minutes.

  2. After 20 minutes, drain out the water.

  3. Put a pressure cooker on the stove and heat oil and ghee.

  4. Add the spices and sliced onion. Sauté until the onion becomes light brown.

  5. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw taste is gone.

  6. Add chopped tomato and sauté for 1 minute.

  7. Add 3 cups of water along with salt. When it starts bubbling, add rice and coriander leaves.

  8. Let it boil for 3 minutes on high flame.

  9. Close the lid (remove the whistle from the pressure cooker lid) and turn the flame to low.

  10. After 12 minutes, turn off the flame. Open the lid and mix well.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Ensure the ginger-garlic paste is well sautéed to remove the raw taste.

  2. Adjust the salt according to your taste preference.

FAQS

  1. How do I make One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice in a pressure cooker?

    To make One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice in a pressure cooker, start by washing and soaking 2 cups of Jeera rice for 20 minutes. Drain the water, then heat 2 tbsp of sunflower oil and 2 tbsp of ghee in the pressure cooker. Sauté sliced onions until light brown, add ginger-garlic paste, and chopped tomatoes. After sautéing, add 3 cups of water and salt, bring to a boil, then add the rice and coriander leaves. Let it boil for 3 minutes, then close the lid (removing the whistle) and cook on low flame for 12 minutes before mixing well.

  2. Is One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice suitable for vegetarian diets?

    Yes, One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice is a vegetarian dish as it contains no meat or animal products. The recipe uses ghee, which is clarified butter commonly used in Indian cooking, making it a flavorful option for vegetarians.

  3. What can I substitute for ghee in the One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice recipe?

    If you're looking for a substitute for ghee in the One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice recipe, you can use unsalted butter or a plant-based oil like coconut oil or olive oil. Keep in mind that using different oils may slightly alter the flavor of the dish.

  4. How should I store leftover One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice?

    To store leftover One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice, let it cool to room temperature, then transfer it to an airtight container. It can be refrigerated for up to 3-4 days. To reheat, add a splash of water and microwave or heat on the stove until warmed through.

  5. What dishes pair well with One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice?

    One Pot Delicious Ghee Rice pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes. You can serve it with curries like chicken curry, vegetable korma, or dal. It also goes well with raita (yogurt sauce) or a simple salad for a complete meal.

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Gayatri

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