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.

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Layout of ghee rice ingredients: bowls of ghee, cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon sticks, cloves, bay leaves, curry leaves, onion slices, green onions, raw basmati rice, salt, egg yolk, and water (with notes for optional green onions and soaking).
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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.

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