Ghee Rice

Ingredients :

Basmati Rice - 1 1/2 cup
Ghee - 1/4 cup ghee
Water - 3 cup
Onion - 1 large 
Cashew Nuts -10-12
Raisins - 5-6
Cloves - 2-3
Cinnamon - 1 inch
Cardamom - 3
Pepper seeds - 4-5
Garlic - 3-4 pods
Ginger - 1 inch
Coriander Leaves - 3 tbsp
Salt to taste

Procedure :

•  Clean the rice and soak in water for about 20 minutes.
•  Heat ghee in a pan and add cardamon, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, garlic, pepper, cashew nuts, raisins and let it cook for about a minute.
• Add onion and let it cook till it turns brown and keep aside.
• Add rice to the pan and mix well with the fried spices and onions.
• Add 3 cups of water to the pan and add salt to taste and close the lid and let it cook.
• After water is almost evaporated simmer the stove and cook for 3-4 minutes.
• Switch off the stove.
• Garnish with coriander leaves.