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5 from 2 votes

Thakkali Neychoru ~ Tomato Ghee Rice

Course Rice
Cuisine Malabar
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4
Author Rafeeda

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 3 cloves
  • 8-10 black peppercorn
  • 1 star anise
  • 3 cardamom crushed
  • 1 tbsp raisins
  • 1 tbsp cashew nuts
  • 1 big PC ginger pounded
  • 2 sprigs curry leaves
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 to matoes minced
  • 2 cups jeerakashala rice
  • 3 1/2 cups boiling water
  • 2 bouillon cubes optional
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Heat ghee in a large saucepan and briefly fry the whole spices.
  • Add the cashews and raisins and fry till raisins are puffed up.
  • Add the ginger, curry leaves, onion and tomatoes and cook till the tomatoes are softened.
  • Add the rice and saute for five minutes.
  • Add the boiling water and cubes, if using, and keep on high till the water comes to a rolling boil.
  • Adjust salt and cook on low flame for around 20 minutes with closed lid till the rice is fully done.
  • Fluff up using a fork and serve hot with any side dish.