Ghee Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 tbsp ghee (backlink)
• 1 cinnamon stick
• 2-3 cloves
• 2-3 cardamom pods
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 onion, thinly sliced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch ginger, minced
• 1/2 cup green peas
• 1/2 cup of cashew and raisins
• Salt, to taste
• Water

Preparation:

• Rinse the rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
• Heat ghee (backlink) in a large saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Fry cashew and raisins and remove them on a plate.
• In the same pan add cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaf. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
• Add onions, garlic, and ginger to the saucepan and sauté until the onions turn translucent.
• Add peeled green peas and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
• Drain the soaked rice and add it to the saucepan. Mix well.
• Add 2 cups of water and salt to the saucepan. Bring it to a boil.
• Once the water starts boiling, cover the saucepan and reduce the heat to low. Let it cook for 15-20 minutes.
• Once the rice is cooked and the water has evaporated, fluff the rice with a fork.
• Garnish the rice with fried cashew and raisins.
• Serve hot with your favorite vegetarian or non-vegetarian curry.