⅓cupthinly sliced onionsor 1 medium onion thinly sliced
1tablespoonchopped coriander leaves
Instructions
cooking rice
Rinse 1.5 cups of rice very well in water till the water runs clear of starch.
Then in a pan, take rinsed rice, 4 to 5 cups of water and salt as required.
Place the pan on stove top on a medium flame.
Cook the rice without a lid. Do keep a check. The rice should take about 15 to 20 mins to cook. Once the rice grains are cooked, then switch off the flame.
Strain the rice over a colander. Allow the rice to cool.
tempering garam masala rice
Later, heat a pan. Then add ghee/oil in it.
Lower the flame and then add all the whole spices.
Saute until they crackle and leave aroma. Sprinkle a pinch of salt
Sprinkle a teaspoon of garam masala powder, stir and mix nicely.
Add the steamed rice.
Mix everything very well and switch off the gas.
Then add a tablespoon of chopped coriander leaves. Keep aside,
for the garnish
Heat a tablespoon of ghee in a small tadka pan or a small pan.
Saute the sliced onions until golden brown.
Garnish the fried onions on the rice. Serve garam masala rice with your favorite dal and veg gravy.