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Ghee Rice
Basmati rice cooked in Ghee with whole spices and caramelized onion.
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Indian
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Author
Nandini
Ingredients
2
cups
Basmati Rice
1/2
Onion
(sliced)
2
tbsps
Ghee
1
tsp
Salt
Whole Spices
1
bay leaf
2
inches
cinnamon
4
cardamom pods
6
cloves
Instructions
Wash rice and keep aside.
Press saute on the Instant Pot. Add the ghee. Once the ghee is hot, add the whole spices. Stir.
Add the sliced onion, and fry till it is golden brown and is caramelized. Take care not to burn the onions.
Add the drained rice, salt, and 3 cups of water. (that is 1 and 1/2 cups for every cup of rice)
Stir gently. Close the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
Once the Pot beeps when done, press cancel. Set a timer for 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, do a quick release of pressure and open the Instant Pot.
Mix the rice gently and transfer it to a serving dish.
Garnish with chopped cilantro or golden fried onions.