Basmati Ghee Rice

Serves: 4
Cooking time (approx.): 15 minutes
Style: Indian Vegetarian

2 cup(s) Basmati rice
4 cups warm water
1" cinnamon stick broken
2 each of bay leaves and cloves
1 teaspoon(s) black peppercorns
6 medium sized onions finely sliced
4 tablespoons clarified butter (ghee) / butter
salt to taste

1. Heat the clarified butter (ghee) / butter in a heavy-bottomed pan till hot. Add the whole spices and fry for a few seconds. Add the onion slices and saute for a few seconds on high level. Lower the heat and saute on medium / low level till the onions are transparent and soft.
2. Add the rice and saute for a few seconds. Pour in the warm water and add the salt. Bring to a boil, cover and cook on a low level for about 15 minutes or till the rice is done and all the water has evaporated. Separate the grains of rice with a fork.

Basmati rice is used for this recipe. If it is difficult to obtain Basmati rice, any other long-grained rice is fine.

Serve hot with any vegetable curries