Method |
1. |
Heat the
ghee/oil in a heavy based pan, when hot add black cardamom pods, |
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cinnamon and
bay leaves. Reduce the heat to medium and fry these for |
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2 minutes. |
2. |
Then add the
sugar and cook for another 2 minutes or until the sugar has |
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browned. |
3. |
Now add the
onions, chillies, ginger, garlic and rice. Stir well to
mix |
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everything
and cook for 5 minutes. |
4. |
Next add the
water and bring to the boil. Reduce the heat to medium,
cover |
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and cook for
20 minutes. |
5. |
The rice
should be nearly cooked through, if not give it a few more
minutes. |
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Then turn off
the heat and let the rice stand for 5-10 minutes. |
6. |
Place the
rice on a serving plate or bowl and garnish with the chopped
mint |
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leaves. |