Bhiranji rice bhath

Ingredients

1. Basmati rice                    1 cup
2. Onion                               1 small 
3. Oil or Ghee                      for frying
4. Turmeric                          1/4tsp

For grinding

1. Pepper                               4
2. Cinnamon                          1/2"
3. Cloves                               2
4. Fennel seeds                     1/2 tsp
5. Coriander                          1 tsp
   
6. Ginger                               1/2 "
7. Garlic                                4 flakes
8. Red chilies                        2

For milk

1. 1 coconut grated
2. Water 2 cups

For garnishing

1. Cashew nuts                    4
2. Badam                             4
3. Raisins                            little

Method

• Wash rice and soak. Extract coconut milk.
• Soak badam and remove skin and chop. Grind masala.
• Slice onion, Heat oil in a Kadai fry madam, cashew and raisin and keep aside.
• Fry onion in the same oil to a brown color till crisp.
• Add grounded masala fry for few minutes.
• Drain water completely and fry till oil separates.
• Sprinkle turmeric, coconut milk, and water.
• Cook on a low flame till done.
• Garnish with fried onion, cashew, madam, and raisins.
• This bhath tastes good.
• Serve with cucumber salad.