Drain and Delight: Parsi Brown Rice Recipe for Culinary Excellence

“Embark on a culinary journey with our Parsi Brown Rice recipe, where precision begins with a thorough drain of ponni rice.

Drain and Delight: Parsi Brown Rice Recipe for Culinary Excellence

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• Author: Rettaikili
• Prep Time: 10minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

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• 1 cup Ponni rice
• 2 tablespoons ghee or oil
• 1-inch cinnamon
• 2–3 green cardamoms
• 2–3 cloves
• 2–3 whole black peppercorns
• 1 tej patta (optional)
• 1 medium-sized onion, sliced (reserve some for garnishing)
• 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• 1.5 to 2 cups water
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Rinse ponni rice 3-4 times and soak it in water for 20-30 minutes. Drain water.
• Heat ghee/oil in a pot, add whole spices, and fry until fragrant.
• Saute sliced onions until translucent, add sugar, and caramelize the onions.
• Reserve some caramelized onions for garnishing.
• Add drained rice, stir gently, and pour water. Add salt, and mix well.
• Cover and cook until rice is fully done and water is absorbed.
• Check during cooking; if needed, add a few tablespoons of hot water.
• Avoid stirring to keep rice grains intact. Cook covered for an additional 2-3 minutes.
• Fluff the rice and garnish with reserved caramelized onions.