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Flavoured Rice

Sukaina Nasser Mamado
Flavoured rice or Ghee rice is cooked rice where spices are added to give a distinct flavour with ghee being the primary ingredient. 
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Rice Dishes
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1,1/2 cup rice,washed and soaked for1/2 hours
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
  • 2 cloves
  • 2 sticks of cinnamon
  • 3/4 pods of cardamom
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat oil in a saucepan
  • Add cardamoms, cinnamon and cloves
  • Whenthey splutter, add water and salt and bring to boil
  • Add the drained rice
  • Simmer on very low heatfor 10-15 minutes until the liquid is absorbed
  • Cover with the lid and leave on low heat for 2-3 minutes only to buildup steam
  • Turn off the heat and leave on warm cooker top for 20-25 minutes without opening the lid or place in warm oven for 1/2 an hour at 160°C (Gas Mark 3 or 325°F)
Keyword flavour, rice