Kaju Matta Rice

Name: How to cook Kaju Matta Rice - cookcic.com
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 5-6 servings
Cuisine: Us

Introduce

Chef :

ZMA

Kaju Matta Rice

#IDS #cookpadindia An absolutely delish Rice recipe that can never let you down on any festive occasion. It is a must try one for your family and guests. This is my way of doing it and trust me guys, it is such a simpler one that even a novice can cook easily. Kaju Rice is such a wonderful option for any special occasion. It's absolutely easy and effortlessly done without loads of spices and hard to procure ingredients. Flavourful and aromatic with fried Cashewnuts and Garam Masala, this one is for keepsake. A perfect treat for those special one's. A winner all the way.

Ingredient

Food ration :

5-6 servings

Cooking time :

35 minutes

500 gm

Matta Rice

1/2 cup

Cashewnuts

2 tsp

Salt or to taste

1 tsp

Caraway Seeds or Shahjeera

2 tbsp

Ghee or Clarified Butter

2 tbsp

Oil

1 tsp

Ginger Garlic Green Chilli paste

small Cinnamon sticks

3-4

Green Cardamoms

10-12

Golden Raisins

6-7

Cloves

Bay Leaves

2-3

slit Green Chillies

thinly sliced and fried Onions

small bunch chopped Coriander Leaves

8-10 strands

Saffron

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Soak rice for about 20 minutes. Cook it al dente (about 90 to 95% cooked but grains should be firm) adding some salt or skipping it if you do not prefer it.

* Step 2

Drain and set aside. Deep fry the onions and keep aside. In a pot, heat ghee and add the ginger garlic paste. Saute it for a while before adding the whole spices.

* Step 3

Now add the cashewnut halves to it. Shallow fry all these on a low heat. Finally add the green chillies and the garam masala powder.

* Step 4

Now add cooked rice at the bottom of a large vessel and top it up with the cashewnut mix, fried onions and the saffron milk. Garnish with chopped coriander. Now close the lid and allow it to simmer for about 15 minutes on a low heat.