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Ghee Rice with Coconut Milk

Ghee Rice with Coconut Milk: A Creamy Flavor Explosion

Ghee Rice with Coconut Milk offers a savory, fragrant dish that's both easy to prepare and perfect for any meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons Ghee Can substitute with unsalted butter.
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Use ground cinnamon if unavailable.
  • 1 Bay Leaf Can omit if not available.
  • 2-3 pods Green Cardamom Can use ground cardamom as a last resort.
  • 2-3 Cloves Limit substitution; they have a strong flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin Seeds Replace with caraway seeds for a different profile.
  • 1 chili Chili (optional) Adjust type and quantity based on heat preference.
For the Rice
  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Substitute with jasmine rice, adjusting liquid accordingly.
  • ¼ cup Coconut Milk Use full-fat for best results.
  • 1 ¼ cups Water
  • ¾ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste.

Equipment

  • Medium pot
  • Fine mesh strainer
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice until the water runs clear, then soak for at least 20 minutes.
  2. In a pot, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and sauté a cinnamon stick, bay leaf, green cardamom pods, and cloves for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Add 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds and a whole chili; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until aromatic.
  4. Add the soaked and drained basmati rice; stir to coat with ghee and spices, frying for 3-4 minutes.
  5. Pour in ¼ cup of coconut milk, 1 ¼ cups of water, and ¾ teaspoon of salt; stir to combine.
  6. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25 minutes.
  7. Let the rice rest covered for 10 minutes after cooking.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork, remove whole spices, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gCalcium: 2mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Soak the basmati rice for at least 20 minutes to achieve fluffy grains. Adjust spice levels to suit preference, especially for kids.

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