Name: Bagara khana recipe by Swathi Joshnaa Sathish at BetterButter
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Basmati rice washed and soaked 4 cups; Onion big thinly sliced 2; Ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon; Green chillies 5; Mint leaves 1/2 bunch; Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch; Cashews 3 tablespoons; Black raisins 4 tablespoons; Caraway seeds 1 teaspoon; Cinnamon sticks large 1; Cloves 5; Ghee 5 tablespoons; Salt to taste; Water 3,5 - 4 cups as per the rice.

ABOUT Bagara khana RECIPE

Bagara khana from Hyderabad is a plain biryani version without masala . A mild spiced rice version which is popular in Hyderabadi weddings and ceremonies .

Ingredients Serving: 4

Basmati rice washed and soaked 4 cups
Onion big thinly sliced 2
Ginger garlic paste 1 teaspoon
Green chillies 5
Mint leaves 1/2 bunch
Coriander leaves 1/2 bunch
Cashews 3 tablespoons
Black raisins 4 tablespoons
Caraway seeds 1 teaspoon
Cinnamon sticks large 1
Cloves 5
Ghee 5 tablespoons
Salt to taste
Water 3,5 - 4 cups as per the rice.

Instructions

Soak Basmati rice for 10 minutes .
In a pot , heat ghee .
Add thinly sliced onions and fry till brown .
Add the ginger garlic paste.
Add whole Garam Masala ingredients listed .
Add slit green chillies .
Add mint leaves .
Measure and pour water .
Add salt .
Cover and boil water .
Add rice to the boiling water .
Add a tablespoon of ghee to the water .
Mix . Add coriander leaves . cover the pot and cook for 10 to 15 minutes depending on the rice used .
Finally add the roasted cashews and black raisins .
Fluff the rice with fork . Mix without breaking the grains .
Serve hot with any rich gravies / raitas .

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