Ghee Rice - Easy & Quick!!

There are so many varieties of Ghee Rice. If you are in hurry or you don't have much time to prepare a dish, then definitely this recipe is for you! It's quick and easy yet very tasteful. Here is what you need.

Ingredients

• Basmati Rice - 2 Cup
• Green Peas - 1/2 Cup
• Onions - 1 Large, sliced thinly
• Ghee - 3 to 4 Tbs
• Cinnamon - 1/2 " piece
• Green Cardamom - 2
• Cloves - 2
• Bay Leaves - 2
• Green Chillies - To Taste
• Cashews - 1/4 Cup (Optional)
• Water - 3 Cups
• Milk - 1&1/2 Cups
• Lemon Or Tamarind - Few Drops
• Salt - To Taste

Wash and soak the basmati rice for 10 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile slice the onions and cut the green chillies. Heat ghee in a heavy bottomed container (with lid) or pressure cooker. Add the cinnamon, green cardamom, bay leaves and cloves. Next add the green chillies and saute for a minute. Now add the onions and cashews. After frying these add in the green peas and add the water and milk. Close the lid and increase the heat to high. When steam starts, turn the heat to medium to low and open the lid slowly. Add the basmati rice (don't forget to remove the water) and the lemon or tamarind juice and salt. Stir & close the lid and cook for 8-10 minutes. Turn off the stove and mix well. Serve with Tomato Chilli Sauce or Veg Kurma. Enjoy :-)