Easy Ghee Rice with Mint & Coriander

Fragrant with ghee, fennel and fresh herbs, this easy rice comes together in one pot in about 20 minutes.

Goes well with: Simple Paneer Curry, Kadala Curry

Tips from the Ruchippura kitchen

• Rinse the rice until the water runs clear for separate grains.
• Let the cooker release pressure naturally before opening.

Lakshmidevi Nair

Easy Ghee Rice with Mint & Coriander

An easy one-pot ghee rice – pulao rice cooked in ghee with ginger-garlic, fennel, garam masala and ground mint and coriander, done in a pressure cooker.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Servings: 4 people

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Kerala

Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups pulao rice
• 2 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
• 1/2 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/4 tsp garam masala powder
• 1 tbsp green chilli finely chopped
• 1 tbsp mint and coriander leaves ground
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• salt to taste

Method

 

1. Soak the rice in water for a few minutes and drain.
2. Heat the ghee in a pressure cooker.
3. Add the ginger-garlic paste, garam masala, fennel seeds, green chilli and ground leaves and stir well.
4. When fragrant, add the rice and salt and mix well.
5. Add 2 cups of water and cook until the first whistle.
6. Serve hot with salads.