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Neychoru/ Ghee Rice - Pressure Cooker Method

Course Rice
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basmati rice washed and drained
  • 2 tbsp ghee increase more if you like!
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 small pc cinnamon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cardamoms
  • 3-4 peppercorns
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 1 tsp ginger paste
  • 4 cups hot water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a large pressure cooker.
  • Saute the whole spices till a nice aroma comes.
  • Then add the ginger paste and saute till the raw smell is gone.
  • Add the onions and saute till soft.
  • Now pour the water in and allow to boil. Then add the drained rice and adjust salt.
  • Close the lid and cook on high flame for one whistle.
  • Immediately switch off and allow pressure to go on its own.
  • Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Instant ghee rice is ready!!!