Ingredients
- Oil or ghee for frying
- 1 large onion thinly sliced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3-4 cardamom pods
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 3 cups polau rice
- 4 cups water
- Salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons powdered milk
- 1/2 teaspoon sugar
- Additional ghee for finishing
- Piaj bereshta crispy fried onions for garnish
Instructions
- Heat Oil/Ghee: In a large pan, heat some oil or ghee over medium heat.
- Fry Onions: Add the sliced onions and fry until they turn light brown in color.
- Add Spices: Add the bay leaves, cinnamon stick, and cardamom pods. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Ginger Garlic Paste: Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for another minute.
- Fry Rice: Add the polau rice to the pan and fry for 1 minute, stirring constantly to coat the rice with the oil and spices.
- Add Water and Season: Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Stir in the powdered milk and half teaspoon sugar.
- Boil and Simmer: Bring everything to a boil. Once it starts boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for 20-30 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Once the rice is cooked and the water is fully absorbed, spread some ghee over the top.
- Garnish: Garnish with piaj bereshta (crispy fried onions).
- Serve: Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve hot.
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