Neychoru(Ghee Rice)

Now..this is also Ruxana's recipe,i tried the same recipe 3 times to get a better taste by replacing ghee with oil,then both together,then with dalda alone and then finally using dalda and ghee together.The fourth one in which i used dalda and ghee together gave me the taste i wanted .

I know that this is not a very healthy option,but i had to let go all the worries to get the taste of neychoru which i had ,while attending my friend's marriage.

Ingredients

Basmati Rice-1 cup

Onions -1

Dalda-1tbsp

ghee-2tbsp

water -2 cups

Spices like cinnamon,cloves,elaichi,japatri etc

Cashews,raisins,coriander leaves and 1/2 Onion cut in to thin strips -for garnishing

Method

Wash and soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.

Julienne(cut in to long thin strips) the onion .

In the cooker heat dalda and ghee .

Fry a half inch piece of cinnamon,2 cloves,2 elaichi and a li'l japatri in that.

Meanwhile once an aroma starts coming from the spices ,put cashews and fry them till golden ,then raisins and take them out.

Simulataneously boil 2 cups of water in another pan along with 1/2 inch piece of cinnamon,1 elaichi,1 clove and salt.

Add Onions and fry them till they are lightly golden and add drained rice into it and fry them for about 3 -4 mts ie till they crackle.

When the water in the other pan starts boiling add it to the rice and close the cooker and cook it for exactly 2 whistles .

In a small pan ,heat a li'l ghee and fry 1/2 onion till dark brown in colour and drain the oil and keep it aside.

Once the steam is completely gone,garnish it with fried cashews,raisins ,coriander leaves and fried onions.