Royal Rice Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Wash 2 cups of basmati rice thoroughly and soak it in water for 30 minutes.
• STEP 2.In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil and add the soaked rice.
• STEP 3.Add 1 teaspoon of salt, 1 teaspoon of ghee, and a pinch of saffron strands to the pot.
• STEP 4.Cover the pot with a tight-fitting lid and cook the rice on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
• STEP 5.In a separate pan, heat 2 tablespoons of ghee and fry thinly sliced onions until golden brown. Remove half of the fried onions and set them aside for garnishing.
• STEP 6.To the remaining fried onions in the pan, add 1/4 cup of raisins and 1/4 cup of cashews. Fry them until the cashews turn golden brown.
• STEP 7.Once the rice is cooked, fluff it with a fork and transfer it to a serving dish.
• STEP 8.Garnish the rice with the reserved fried onions, raisins, and cashews.
• STEP 9.Serve the Royal Rice hot with your favorite curry or grilled meat.
• STEP 10.Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Cooking Tips

• Soaking the rice before cooking helps to achieve a fluffy texture.
• Use good quality saffron for the best flavor and color.
• You can add a few whole spices like cardamom pods and cloves to the rice while cooking for extra aroma.
• For a vegetarian version, you can skip the cashews or replace them with almonds.
• To reheat the leftovers, sprinkle some water over the rice and microwave it for a few minutes.

Storage and Serving

• Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Serve the Royal Rice hot with your favorite curry or grilled meat.
• You can also serve it as a main dish with raita (yogurt sauce) and salad on the side.