Ghee rice / Neychoru

Ghee rice/ Neychoru is a Malabar delicacy,and is usually taken along with spicy veg/non-veg dishes. This is a very flavourful and rich dish. It's so easy, quick and yummy.


What You need for ghee rice:

• Basmati rice-2 cup soaked in water for 30 minutes atleast
• Ghee-3tbsp
• Onion-1 chopped fine length-wise
• Ginger-1 piece chopped fine
• Garlic-2 pods chopped fine
• Whole garam masala-a few pieces of cardamom,cloves,cinnamon,bay leaf
• Raisins-2tbsp
• Cashew-6
• Fennel seeds-1/2tbsp
• Salt to taste

The preparation method:

• Heat 1 tbsp ghee in a pan. Fry half of the chopped onion till they turn golden brown. Keep aside. 
• Fry the cashews and raisins separately and keep aside.
• Add rest of the ghee to the pan and drop the whole garam masala ,fennel seeds,ginger and garlic. Fry for a while.
• Add the soaked basmati rice and fry them for 5 minutes ensuring they are not burnt.
• Add water and salt to the pan and allow the rice to cook. The usual ratio of rice to water is 1:2.If the water is not sufficient then add some hot water to pan and cover with a lid.
• Once the rice is cooked,sprinkle the fried onion,cashew and raisins.Garnish with coriander leaves.
• Yummy ghee rice is ready to be served with a spicy gravy.