Indian Ghee Rice

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Ingredients

  • 60 g ghee
  • 2 onions (finely sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 2 cups rice (raw)
  • 3 1/2 cups stock (hot)
  • 8 peppercorns
  • 2 cloves (whole ones)
  • 4 cardamom pods (bruised)
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Instructions

  1. Heat the ghee in a saucepan which has a tight fitting lid.
  2. Fry half the onions until golden brown.
  3. Add the turmeric and stir well for a minute.
  4. Add the rice and fry for a few minutes, stirring until it is golden in colour.
  5. Add the boiling stock, spices, and remaining onions.
  6. Stir well and cover tightly and cook on a very low heat for 20 to 25 minutes.
  7. Turn off the heat, and keep covered until ready to serve.
  8. A few minutes before serving, uncover the pan to allow steam to escape.
  9. Fluff up with a fork and garnish with the peas.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

587 kcal 29% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 36.4g 47% DV
Carbs 58.8g 21% DV
Fiber 7.7g 27% DV
Sugar 9.5g 19% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10136.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 687.8mg 15% DV
Cholesterol 76.3mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 86.5mcg 10% DV
Vitamin C 2.3mg 3% DV
Calcium 113.8mg 9% DV
Iron 15.4mg 86% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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