Khuska biryani rice

KHUSKA RICE

INGREDIENTS

• Basmati rice – 1 cup
• Veg or non veg stock – 1 cup
• Water – 1 ¼ cup or 1 ½ as required
• Ghee – 2 tbsp
• Few whole garam masala – [ shah jeera /cardamom /clove /bay leaf /cinnamon /star anise ]
• Onion sliced thinly – 1 big
• Green chilli – 1 or as per taste
• Ginger garlic paste – 2 tsp
• Finely chopped mint leaves + coriander leaves – ½ cup
• Lemon juice – 2 tsp
• Salt to taste

PREPARATION

1. Clean ,wash ,rinse and soak the rice for 30 mins.
2. Prepare veg or non veg stock OR use maggi cubes .I used 1 chicken magic cube dissolved in 1 cup hot water .

METHOD

Heat ghee in a thick bottom pan ,add whole garam masala and fry .[ don’t burn it ]

Add onions + chilli  and fry till translucent .

Add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell leaves .

Add mint + coriander leaves and fry till it reduces .

Add the soaked and drained rice and mix well .

Stir fry for a minute.

Add stock + water + salt and give a stir .

Cover the pan and cook till water reduces upto rice level .

Now place a hot tava below the pan .

Cover the pan with a foil or towel .

Put on dum [ low flame ] for 7 – 8 mins .

Off the flame , don’t open immediately .

Open the foil after 10 mins and give a gentle stir .

*****Discard the star anise else it will infuse more strong flavor .

Garnish with fried onions / chopped coriander leaves / fried dry fruits etc

Serve with any veg / non veg gravy .

NOTES

1. 1 cup rice : 2 ¼ water
2. If not using stock then use plain water .Stock adds flavor .

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