Khejur Badam Kismis diye ghee bhaat — Fried Rice cooked with dates, nuts and raisins

Fried rice when cooked with dates, cashews and raisins becomes not only a palate changer but also something exotic. The cumin, ginger and green chillies add a zest to the fried rice and also balance the sweetness that dates and raisins bring in. The cashews and peanuts lend a delectable crunch. This is what makes this rice a wonderful blend of flavours and textures.

Ingredients –

  • Basmati Rice
  • Whole Cumin Seeds
  • Chopped Ginger
  • Chopped green chilies
  • Peanuts (roasted in ghee)
  • Dates/ Khejur
  • Raisins/ Kishmish
  • cashews (roasted in ghee)
  • salt
  • sugar
  • Ghee
  • Garam Masala (Cinnamon, Cardamom and Cloves crushed coarsely)
  • Garam Masala Powder
  • White oil

Preparation-

  • Prepare the Basmati rice. Do not overcook it
  • Heat white oil & ghee in a pan
  • Season it with garam masala, cumin, finely chopped each of ginger and green chillies
  • Add the Basmati rice
  • Add the cashew and peanuts to the Basmati rice
  • Now add salt, sugar, raisins and the halved dates
  • Mix this gently
  • Sprinkle the Garam Masala powder on top
  • Mix in well and cook for a while
  • Take it off flame and allow some standing time and then serve
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