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Ghee Rice | Nei soru

February 28, 2015 By Vidya Srinivasan 50 Comments

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Ghee rice is a aromatic one pot dish that is perfect for lunch box. Milk spice Variety rice like this taste good with many gravy varieties/fry.

For a lazy cook like me variety rice items are favorites, as I need not spend much time in kitchen, and it tastes delicious with a gravy/ raita. When we get a take out order in Indian restaurant, they give a complimentary rice with Jeera.

I like the idea of mild rice for the gravy so thought I should prepare a rice similar to that. Ghee makes any dish extra special so thought of making ghee rice. I like Caramelized onion flavour. Itgives mild sweetness to the ghee rice and should I say that is the reason I liked it:-)

Added some mint too for the flavour.Should I call this rice as “Ghee Rice” or “Mint Rice”, I am confused.😊

Check out my other Variety Rice,

  • Vegetable Rice
  • Puliyodharai
  • Mango Rice
  • Kashmiri Pulao
  • Brinjal Rice
  • Semiya Bagala Bath
  • Vegetable Biryani
  • Bisi Bele Bath
  • Coconut Rice with coconut milk
  • Tomato Biryani
  • lentil rice

Mint Rice

Preparation time : 10 minutes | Soaking time : 30 minutes to 1 hour | Cooking time : 30 minutes

Ingredients:

Basmati Rice – 1 cup, soaked and drained

Mint – 1 bunch

Onion – 1

Ginger Garlic paste – 1 tsp

Water – 2 cups

Cardamom Pods – 2

Cinnamon Stick -1/8 tsp

Star Ansie – 1

Bay leaf – 1

Sugar – 1/8 tsp (optional)

Salt – as needed

Fennel Seed  powder – 1/8 tsp

Ghee – 1 tbsp + 1 tsp

Oil – 1/2 tsp

Method:

  • Soak rice in warm water for 30 minutes and strain the water
  • Add oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add onions and saute till the onions turn translucent.  Add a pinch of salt and sugar; cook till the onions are caramelized (Sugar is optional, with little more oil this can still be achieved, but I like little sugar in all dish to neutralize flavour and yes I can hear your question, its not sweet). Keep aside

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  • Add ghee to the same pan. When the ghee is hot, add whole spices and cook for 30 seconds. Add cashew, and when they turn golden brown, add ginger garlic paste and green chilli. Cook till the raw smell goes
  • Add mint and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and cook for a minute

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  • Add required salt and transfer the mixture to rice cooker and add 1:2 water and cook. Add the caramelized onions and mix well. Serve Mint Rice with gravy/raita

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My Notes:

  • Instead of using caramelized onion can sauté onions and use them or use fried onion
  • Instead of whole spices garam masala can also used
  • Mint can be pulsed and added

 

Pudina (Mint) Rice | Ghee Rice

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Course: Variety Rice
Cuisine: Indian
Author: Vidya Srinivasan

Ingredients

  • Basmati Rice - 1 cup soaked and drained
  • Mint - 1 bunch
  • Onion - 1
  • Ginger Garlic paste - 1 tsp
  • Water - 2 cups
  • Cardamom Pods - 2
  • Cinnamon Stick -1/8 tsp
  • Star Ansie - 1
  • Bay leaf - 1
  • Sugar - 1/8 tsp optional
  • Salt – as needed
  • Fennel Seed powder - 1/8 tsp
  • Ghee - 1 tbsp + 1 tsp
  • Oil - 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Soak rice in warm water for 30 minutes and strain the water
  • Add oil to the pan. When the oil is hot, add onions and saute till the onions turn translucent. Add a pinch of salt and sugar; cook till the onions are caramelized (Sugar is optional, with little more oil this can still be achieved, but I like little sugar in all dish to neutralize flavour and yes I can hear your question, its not sweet). Keep aside
  • Add ghee to the same pan. When the ghee is hot, add whole spices and cook for 30 seconds. Add cashew, and when they turn golden brown, add ginger garlic paste and green chilli. Cook till the raw smell goes
  • Add mint and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add the rice and cook for a minute
  • Add required salt and transfer the mixture to rice cooker and add 1:2 water and cook. Add the caramelized onions and mix well. Serve Mint Rice with gravy/raita
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  1. apuginthekitchen says

    February 28, 2015 at 18:59

    Love it, I think the mint and onion are a great addition to the rice.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:54

      Thanku Suzanne:-)

      Reply
  2. Mr. Militant Negro says

    February 28, 2015 at 19:07

    Reblogged this on The Militant Negro™.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:55

      Thanks for the support:-)

      Reply
      • Mr. Militant Negro says

        March 2, 2015 at 15:00

        Anytime.

        Reply
  3. HotDish says

    February 28, 2015 at 19:46

    Sounds like a lovely combination!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:42

      Thanku:-)

      Reply
  4. Aruna Panangipally says

    February 28, 2015 at 20:08

    What a lovely way to spice up the Nei Choru! Beautiful. 🙂

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:42

      Thanku Aruna:-)

      Reply
  5. Sandhya says

    February 28, 2015 at 22:09

    Your opening line, ‘for a lazy cook like me’ is amusing, Vidya. But I know what you mean. As much as I LOVE to cook, there are times when I just want to make a simple rice dish. So can relate very well.
    Mint mint rice sounds like a great idea!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:58

      Ya totally:-)

      Reply
  6. Malar says

    February 28, 2015 at 23:33

    Looks awesome Vidya!!!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:54

      Thanku Malar:-)

      Reply
  7. srividhya says

    March 1, 2015 at 00:47

    Mild rice Perfect for dhals..

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:58

      Thanks Sri:-)

      Reply
  8. Chitra Jagadish says

    March 1, 2015 at 02:00

    Love addition of mint in rice dishes and your recipe sounds flavorsome V….

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:54

      Thanks Chitra:-)

      Reply
  9. Nish Kitchen says

    March 1, 2015 at 02:22

    I love the addition of mint in ghee rice. Will have to try this!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:59

      Thanku Nish:-)

      Reply
  10. Francesca Trucco says

    March 1, 2015 at 03:10

    The use of caramelized onion is very interesting to me however I will try both sauté onions or fried onion

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:59

      Thanku Francesca:-)

      Reply
  11. LifestyleswithLia says

    March 1, 2015 at 08:48

    If you opened a restaurant, I would eat there every day!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:54

      Thanks for the sweet words:-)

      Reply
  12. Marcela (tortadellafiglia) says

    March 1, 2015 at 12:07

    what a lovely dish! I love your rice recipe!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:54

      Thanku Marcela:-)

      Reply
  13. swathi says

    March 1, 2015 at 17:46

    Mint rice looks delicious vidya, very nice go with any gravy

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:53

      Thanku Swathi:-)

      Reply
  14. veenashankar says

    March 1, 2015 at 20:11

    simple yet very tasty rice.. Agree ghee and mint perfect combo

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:53

      Thanku Veena;-)

      Reply
  15. Liz says

    March 2, 2015 at 00:09

    yum! Loving that it contains ghee as well as oil. So much flavor!

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:44

      Thanku Liz:-)

      Reply
  16. Namrata says

    March 2, 2015 at 01:35

    i love mint in all my dishes! You’ve cooked the mint with the rice, does it not impart a bit of bitterness to the rice. Ive never boiled mint before.

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:43

      No Namrata, mint wasn’t bitter. It tasted delicious.

      Reply
  17. shweta a says

    March 2, 2015 at 05:06

    beautiful aromatic flavours:) Tasty and lip-smacking 🙂

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    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:42

      Thanks Shweta:-)

      Reply
  18. marudhuskitchen says

    March 2, 2015 at 06:52

    Flavorful.. Rice.. And tasty

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:41

      Thanks Vani:-)

      Reply
  19. dedy oktavianus pardede says

    March 2, 2015 at 09:29

    Simply damn delicious!!!
    not familiar for me but i bet it taste good…

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:41

      Thanku Dedy:-)

      Reply
  20. Sundari says

    March 2, 2015 at 12:16

    Flavourful rice!! looks yummy!!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 2, 2015 at 14:41

      Thanku Sundari:-)

      Reply
  21. Padma says

    March 2, 2015 at 15:02

    Very flavourful and delicious rice prep:)

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 3, 2015 at 22:56

      Thanku Padma:-)

      Reply
  22. sona says

    March 2, 2015 at 18:40

    Flavorful and delicious mint rice!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 3, 2015 at 22:56

      Thanks dear:-) grt to have you here

      Reply
  23. sarithakumbakkara says

    March 3, 2015 at 06:09

    Awesome rice! Must try!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 3, 2015 at 22:53

      Thanku Saritha:-)

      Reply
  24. madhavicyberkitchen says

    March 4, 2015 at 01:28

    Looks very delish & flavorful!

    Reply
    • Traditionally Modern Food says

      March 5, 2015 at 22:37

      Thanku Madhavi:-)

      Reply

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