Print Options:

South Indian Authentic Ghee Rice | Kerala Nei Choru

Yields4 Servings

authetic kerala ghee rice recipe

 Jeerakasala/Kaima Rice 3 Cups
 Ghee Half teaspoon
 Coconut Oil Half teaspoon
 Raisin 30g
 Cashew Nuts 30g
 Ghee Half teaspoon
 Coconut Oil 3 teaspoon
 Onion 3 Nos
 Salt Half teaspoon
 Sugar 1 teaspoon
 Ghee 1 teaspoon
 Coconut Oil 3 teaspoon
 Onion 2 Nos
 Salt Quarter teaspoon
 Mace flower 1 Nos
 Cinnamon 3 Nos
 Cloves 5 Nos
 Cardamom 5 Nos
 Star anise 2 Nos
 Allspice/Bay leaf 1 Nos
 Fennel Seeds (Badi Saunf) Half tablespoon
 Hot Water 4.5 Cups
 Lemon Juice You can take 1 medium size lemon for this
 Salt 1 teaspoon
 Ghee Half teaspoon
 Ghee Half teaspoon
 Fresh Coriander Leaves for garnishing
1

Wash the rice well, Drain the water, and keep it aside.
Here I am using Kaima/Jeerakashala Rice for this dish. However, you can use any Basmati Rice for this dish.

Fry some ingredients
2

Fry Rasin and Cachewnuts and keep them aside

authentic kerala ghee rice

3

Fry onion until it gets a golden texture and keep them aside. You can add one teaspoon sugar if you need more crispy onions

authentic kerala fried onion

Now we will prepare our rice
4

Heat ghee and coconut oil in a handi, and add two chopped onions and fry until it gets soft

5

Now add spices like mace flower, cloves, green cardamoms, star anise, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds. Fry for a few seconds until the spices are fragrant.

6

Add the soaked rice, salt to taste, and mix well. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until the rice is coated well with ghee.

7

Add 4.5 cups of water to the rice and stir well.

8

Add lemon juice. Add lemon juice. It will help to avoid sticky rice.

9

Bring the mixture to a boil and then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and let the rice cook for about 20-25 minutes or until the rice is cooked completely.

10

Once the rice is cooked, turn off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.

11

Garnish the rice with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with your favorite side dish.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0