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Ghee Rice
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Instant Pot Ghee Rice

Ghee Rice or Nei Choru is a delicious festival special Main Course made with Rice and flavoured with Ghee. It goes well with chicken Kurma
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 296kcal

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 Onion big
  • 2 Green Chilli
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Star Anise
  • 3 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamom
  • Salt as needed
  • 6 Cashew nut
  • 4 Raisins
  • 1.5 cup Water

Instructions 

  • Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute mode. Once it turns ON add in a tbsp of ghee and fry the Raisins and Cashew nuts and set aside. In the remaining ghee add in ¼ the portion of the sliced Onions and fry till dark brown set that also aside.
  • Add in another tbsp. of Ghee and then add in Fennel Seeds, Cinnamon sticks, Star Anise, Green Cardamom, Clove, and Bay Leaves and fry for a minute or till they are fragrant.
  • Next, add in the remaining sliced onion and saute till they become golden brown.
  • Next, add in the green chili, Mint leaves, and Cilantro Saute for few secs till the leaves shrink.
  • Next, add in the Ginger Garlic paste and fry till the raw smell leaves.
  • Wash the basmati Rice really well and soak for 30 mins. Now, add in the Soaked Basmati Rice. Fry for a minute, keep stirring.
  • Mix well and add the measured water. Add in the required salt and mix well. Also, add in the yogurt.
  • Add in the remaining 1 tbsp of Ghee and close the Instant Pot. Now Close the Instant pot and turn the pressure value in sealing position. Press the pressure cook option and set 5 mins in high pressure and do a quick release. After 5 mins open the Instant pot and fluff the Rice once gently and turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Once again close the Instant pot and leave it undisturbed for 30 mins. After 30 mins open the IP, fluff the rice gently and it is now ready to enjoy. Ghee Rice is ready to serve.

Notes

  • The same recipe can be used to cook in an Electric Rice cooker also. In that case for 1 cup of Rice 2 cups of Water needs to be added.
  • It is sure a bachelor friendly recipe.
  • Pairs well with Chicken Gravy or Vegetable Gravy, Onion Raita, and Brinjal Curry.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 58.9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.9g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 72mg | Potassium: 381mg | Fiber: 4.1g | Sugar: 22.7g | Calcium: 41mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Ghee Rice, Nei Choru
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