MASALA RICE

INGREDIENTS:

Basmathi rice                        2 cups

Onion                                    1

Green chilies                         4

Bay leaves                             2

Cloves                                   4

Star anise                               1/2              

Cinamon stick                       1/2 " inch

Ginger-garlic paste                1 tbsp

Ghee                                      2 tbsp

Salt                                        as needed

Water                                     3 cups

PROCEDURE:

1) Wash and soak basmathi rice for 30 minutes.

2) Chop onion and green chilies length wise.

3) Melt ghee in a pan. Then add the bay leaves, cloves, star anise and cinnamon stick.

Saute for 1 minute (we can smell nice aroma). Add the ginger-garlic paste.

4)Now add the chopped onions and green chilies to it. Saute until the onion turns golden brown for 

2-3 minutes.

5) Now drain the water from rice and add it to the pan .Saute for 2 minute.

6)Now add the water and salt.

Cover with lid and cook on medium flame until the water is absorbed.