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Neychoru/Malabar Ghee Rice

 


Neychoru/ Malabar Ghee Rice
 
Ghee rice is a rich and fragrant rice that can be paired with spicy chicken or mutton curry. Ghee/ clarified butter gives an exotic twist to regular boring rice and transforms it into a beautiful and satisfying meal. Ghee adds a richness and nutty flavor to the rice, and the dish is garnished, with aromatic spices, fried onions, nuts, and raisins- all preferably fried in ghee. It also has a mild yet pleasing aroma from spices, lemon, and rose water. You can get creative and try flavors like mint, saffron, and pineapple.

Ghee rice is so versatile that it goes with any curry, both vegetarian and non-vegetarian. But let us talk about the best combination. It goes well with spicy Malabar chicken curry, mutton curry, beef fry, or Malabar chicken fry. Together the flavors and taste is simply unique, and it is a great way to spruce up your meals. If you are in a time crunch or have sudden guests and do not have much time to make an elaborate dinner or lunch, this recipe is perfect for you. This recipe is popular in the Malabar region of Kerala. Have you ever tried Malabar recipes? Lately, I have been trying a lot of recipes, and it is a whole new thrilling world of flavors, made with easily available ingredients. Sometimes best of the flavors can be achieved, with simple ingredients, and ghee rice is a perfect example of an easy to put together a comforting rice dish.  Give this recipe a try, you will surely love it.
 

In the Malabar region, ghee rice is made with special rice called jeerakashala/Kaima rice. It is aromatic small grain rice used for traditional cooking like biryani and ney chooru. But if Kaima rice is not available the next best option is Basmathi rice. For this recipe, I am using basmati rice. 
 
It is best to fry the whole spices and rice in ghee before adding liquid. This will not only make it aromatic but will ensure that the grains do not stick and get mushy. Each grain of rice is coated in ghee with a mild yet pleasing aroma from the earthy spices. If you do not want to use lots of ghee in your rice, try adding half ghee and half butter or coconut oil. Fried onions, nuts, and raisins add a caramelized flavor along with a sweet crunch. Lemon juice, rose water, pineapple, mint, and saffron can be used to flavor the rice and give you the feel of an exotic eating experience.
 
 
 

Neychoru/Malabar Ghee Rice Recipe

Ingredients
Basmati Rice- 2 cups
Water- 2 1/2 cup
Cinnamon stick- 2 piece
Cloves-5
Cardamon- 3
Fennel seeds 1/2 tsp( optional)
Bay leaf-1
Star Aniseed- 2
Ghee- 2 tsp+ 2 tsp oil
Onion -1 medium thinly sliced
Ginger garlic paste- 1 tsp (optional)

For garnish
Thinly sliced onion- 1 medium
Cashew nuts- 15-18
Raisins -2 tbs
Ghee melted-2 tsp

Wash and soak rice for half an hour, drain and keep aside.
Heat oil in a deep quart pan and add ghee and oil. Add the whole spices and saute till there is a beautiful aroma of spice. Add ginger-garlic paste and saute and after a minute, add sliced onions and fry till it turns slightly golden brown.

To this, add the rice and fry in medium flame for two to three minutes till the rice changes color and is well coated, with ghee. Pour in 4 cups of warm water and salt as needed and allow it to boil. Cover, reduce heat, and cook till all the water is absorbed and the rice gets cooked. Switch off the flame and using a fork, make the rice fluffy. Pour one tsp of rose water and one tsp of lemon juice. Mix gently with the rice and set aside.

In a separate pan, heat ghee and fry cashew nuts and raisins. Drain and keep aside.  In the same pan fry, sliced onions till brown and crispy. Garnish this over the rice and serve it with spicy chicken curry and salad.

Comments

  1. I make this every now n then..Family fav..Suja, I tell u, u r a killer gal..So scrumptious

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  2. Hi Suja ,

    Ghee rice looks AAAwesome with attractive colours!!!

    Nicely presented:)

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  3. i love ghee rice with chicken curry.. reminds me of my college days :)

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  4. Yummy rice, pairs with almost any side dish..

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  5. Nice mildly flavoured rice. Can go with any dish.

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  6. Looks fantastic.love the ghee rice.

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  7. Neychorinte manam ivide kitti ketto suja..aa fennel seedsum pattayum okke kandappozhe vayaru niranju...Yummy.(recipeyil fennel seeds ille ?)

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  8. Neychorinte manam ivide kitti ketto suja..aa fennel seedsum pattayum okke kandappozhe vayaru niranju...Yummy.(recipeyil fennel seeds ille ?)

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    1. Dhyuthi undu ketto:)I am a fan of fennel seeds,ella masalayude kudeyum idum,but it is optional,will edit the post:)

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  9. Ghee rice with those raisins/cashews who would say no ..love the pretty flower in center..hugs

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  10. Flavorful rice...Adipoli presentation..

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  11. i feel flavour of ghee here nicely presented

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  12. I do not leave a comment, but I read a lot of comments on
    "Neychoru/Ghee Rice". I actually do have some questions for you if it's allright. Could it be simply me or does it look like like a few of these comments appear like they are left by brain dead people? :-P And, if you are writing at other social sites, I would like to keep up with you. Would you make a list of all of all your shared sites like your twitter feed, Facebook page or linkedin profile?
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    1. Hi Anon thanks for stopping by and for the interest in this post. I am not there in any shared sites other than google plus. But you can write to me and I will be happy to answer anything regarding the post.I found your site about Paleo Diet very interesting,Keep up the good work!

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  13. Yummy Loved it :)will cook it for sure as its one of my daughter's favorite Ghee rice :):)

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  14. now thats a bowl of perfectly cooked rice..yum

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  15. Neychoru koruchu ivdeku kodthu vidamo. Adipoli. I can't cook now as coughing badly.

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  16. hi suja, the rice looks delicious- i always like ghee, it has a great flavor.
    in fact i add a tablespoon of ghee in my biryani rice as well.
    your neychorughee rice would be so delicious with mutton curry...hmmm

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  17. Wow I an feel the smell here... Perfectly done n beautifully presented... If you wish you can sent to the ongoing event Dish name starts with N at my place.

    Event: Dish name starts with N

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  18. wow delicious rice,luks yum...

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  19. Aromatic and yummmy ghee rice,perfect with spicy side dish.

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  20. Cute presentation. Surely my kids would love this !!!

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  21. Its damn flavored rice...
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  22. very well prepared..love the decoration and the topping .
    u r tempting me...slurp.

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  23. oh wow....Aweosme and sounds very delicious and flavorful...my fav too...Very inviting pic:)

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  24. wow, made me hungry. Drooling :)

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  25. Lovely blog.....i am following you...pls feel free to drop back in my space and follow too..
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  26. It looks fabulous with your lovely presentation!

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  27. i am getting the aroma just seeing the snaps dear, vishakunne :)

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  28. kothipikunoo...kurachy varutha aracha chcicken curry koode undengil...parayumbole vayil velam vannu..

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  29. Looks super delicious. Love this rice.had this once in Kerala

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  30. Suja.. I always enjoy your food photographs! They make me drool. This one is no different! :) LOVE IT!!

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  31. Looks so inviting!!

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  32. Ghee bhat in Bengal is mostly made as an offering to the God. we loved its sweet taste and the gorgeous smell. love your version too. beautiful presentation.

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  33. Ghee rice with all those exotic spices. Hmmm yumm!!!!

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  34. You are making me hungry! :) this looks yum!

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  35. Love your blog.

    http://purevegetarianbites.wordpress.com/2012/08/01/rakhi-for-raksha-bandhan-the-bond-of-love-did-i-say-edible/

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  36. Love this flavorful rice..Delicious..Delicious..Delicious...

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  37. delicious ghee rice.. loved ur presentation..
    http://www.indiantastyfoodrecipes.com

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  38. Loveee this dish. Beautiful presentation Suja!!

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