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Kuska Rice

by Nazreen Ebthisam
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Kuska Rice

Kuska Rice is a classic South Asian dish where I cook basmati rice with spices and ghee. I prepare it quickly using limited spices and light seasoning. I usually serve it with curry, kuruma, or raitha.

Kuska Rice

Serves: 3 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Basmati Rice - 2 cups (soaked & rice)
  • Cloves - 3
  • Star Anise - 1
  • Cardamom - 3
  • Cinnamon Stick - 1"
  • Bay Leaf - 2
  • Onion - 3 (sliced)
  • Ginger Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
  • Green Chilli - 2 (slit)
  • Tomatoes - 2 (sliced)
  • Red Chilli Powder - 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
  • Curd - 1/2 cup
  • Mint Leaves
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Salt
  • Ghee

Instructions

  1. Heat ghee in a pot, saute whole spices, bay leaf for a minute. Add onion, ginger garlic paste, green chilli, saute till onions are completely cooked.
  2. Add tomatoes and cook till mushy.
  3. Add all spice powders, salt, mint leaves, coriander leaves, curd and mix well. Add enough water to cook the rice and bring to a boil. Add the rice, mix well and cook until done.