Spiced Ghee Rice with Golden Onions

A fragrant South Indian style ghee rice with long-grain basmati, golden ghee, and whole Ceylon cinnamon and cloves. The spices are bloomed in hot ghee to infuse the rice, so it smells rich without being heavy. Serve it with a curry for a weekday meal, at a festive lunch, or with a simple dal and raita.

Why cinnamon & cloves?

Ceylon cinnamon is prized for its delicate sweetness, gentle warmth and smooth, woody notes. Ceylon cloves bring a fresh aroma and natural sweetness with low bitterness. Together they infuse the ghee with a layered fragrance that brings out the nutty richness of the rice without overpowering it.

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Servings

4 - 5

Difficulty

Easy

Course

Main / Side Dish

Cuisine

South Indian

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Spiciness

Mild

Ingredients

1½ cups basmati rice, rinsed and soaked
3 tbsp ghee
1 piece Cinnamon Stick
5 - 6 pieces Cloves
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
10 - 12 cashews
2½ cups hot water
¾ tsp sea salt

Steps

Drain the soaked rice and set aside.
Warm the ghee gently in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium-low heat
Add the cinnamon stick and cloves, and let them sizzle for 30-40 seconds until aromatic.
Stir in the cashews and raisins, frying until golden and plump
Add the sliced onion and sauté for 6-8 minutes until soft and golden
Fold in the rice and stir gently for 1-2 minutes until every grain is coated in spiced ghee
Pour in the hot water, add the salt and bring to a gentle boil.
Cover and simmer on low heat for 12-15 minutes until the rice is tender and fluffy.
Let it rest for 5 minutes to deepen the cinnamon and clove aroma
Fluff gently with a fork and garnish with fresh coriander or mint

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