Aromatic Ghee Rice in 40 Minutes

Name: Ghee Rice Recipe: Aromatic Basmati Ghee Rice
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 5 tbsp ghee; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 4 cardamom; 3 small cinnamon sticks; 5 cloves; 2 bay leaves; Curry leaves; 1/2 onion, sliced; 3 cups basmati rice (washed & soaked for 10 minutes); 6 cups hot water; Green pulao leaves(optional); 1 tsp ghee; Salt to taste

Promotional image: plate of ghee rice with chicken curry, cucumber slices, and herbs on a white plate; bold 'Ghee RICE' banner to the left.

Ingredients

5 tbsp ghee
1 tsp cumin seeds
4 cardamom
3 small cinnamon sticks
5 cloves
2 bay leaves
Curry leaves
1/2 onion, sliced
3 cups basmati rice (washed & soaked for 10 minutes)
6 cups hot water
Green pulao leaves(optional)
1 tsp ghee
Salt to taste

Difficulty : Easy

Serves : 6

This aromatic Ghee Rice is made with fragrant basmati rice, rich ghee, and whole spices for a deliciously flavorful dish. Perfectly fluffy and lightly spiced, it pairs beautifully with chicken curry, kurma, or any gravy dish.

Cooking Steps

1
Heat 5 tbsp ghee in a large pot.
2
Add cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, and curry leaves. Sauté until aromatic.
3
Add sliced onion and roast lightly until slightly golden.
4
Add soaked basmati rice and gently roast for 3–4 minutes.
5
Pour in 6 cups hot water and mix gently.
6
Add green pulao leaves (optional) for a nice aroma, 1 tsp ghee, and salt to taste.
7
Cover and cook on low flame until the rice becomes fluffy and fully cooked.
8
Serve hot with chicken curry, Kurma, or raita.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I keep ghee rice fluffy and not sticky?

Soak the rice for 10 minutes, roast it gently in ghee, and use the 1 to 2 ratio of rice to hot water. Cook covered on low flame and don't stir once the water is in.