Venkatesh Bhat Makes Ghee Rice And Dal Tadka | Nei Sadam | Recipe In Tamil | Ghee Rice Dal Tadka

basmati rice

🥗Healthier: brown rice

💰Cheaper: long-grain rice

Brown rice adds fiber and nutrients.

ghee

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil offers a similar richness.

cashews

🥗Healthier: almonds

💰Cheaper: peanuts

Almonds provide a nutty flavor with less cost.

raisins

🥗Healthier: dried cranberries

💰Cheaper: sultanas

Sultanas are often less expensive.

Heat ghee in a large pot over medium heat until melted.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced ginger and garlic, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add green chilies and whole spices, stirring for another minute.

Add rinsed basmati rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes to coat in ghee.

Pour in water and season with salt, stirring to combine.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover.

Cook for 15-20 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let it sit covered for 5 minutes.

Fluff the rice with a fork and gently mix in chopped coriander and mint leaves.

In a small pan, toast cashews and raisins until golden, then sprinkle over the rice.

Drizzle with lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

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