VegKerala
Neychoru
Ghee rice with fried onions, cashews and raisins. Malabar's party rice, simple and fragrant.
30 minTime
6 gProtein each
mildSpice
0.25hPlan ahead. Soak for 0.25 hours first; the 30 minutes come after.
Ghee riceMake it your way
Grandma's wayKaima rice, ghee and fried onions.
The original398kcalsame
6 gproteinsame
2 gfibresame
30minutessame
Seeraga samba rice1½ cups kaima rice
Ghee3 tbsp
Onion1 medium, thinly sliced
Cashews10
Raisins1 tbsp
Whole spicescinnamon, cloves, cardamom, bay leaf
Water3 cups
Saltto tasteMethod
- 1Wash rice and drain well for 15 minutes.
- 2Heat ghee, fry cashews, raisins and half the onion until golden. Remove for garnish.
- 3Fry whole spices and remaining onion until soft. Add rice and fry 2 minutes.
- 4Add boiling water and salt, cover and cook on low until done. Rest, fluff and garnish.
Serve it like thisFluff gently with a fork and serve hot on a wide plate, with raita or a side next to it.