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Nei Choru Recipe | Ney Choru Recipe | Kerala Neychoru Recipe

Nei Choru Recipe with Step by Step Pictures. Simplest Rice dish just like my Jeera rice, this one is made with ghee, whole spices, rice and herbs. This Ney choru hails from kerala and taste delicious with chicken curry or mutton kurma. 
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 625kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 Bay Leaf
  • 2 tsp Fennel Seeds
  • 1 stick Cinnamon
  • 2 Mace
  • 4 Cardamom
  • 2 Cloves
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 Green Chillies
  • 2 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 3 tbsp Coriander leaves
  • 3 tbsp Mint Leaves
  • 3 Cups Water
  • Salt to taste

For Garnishing

  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 3 tbsp Cashews
  • 3 tbsp Sultanas
  • 1 Onion Sliced

Instructions

  • Rinse Basmati rice 2 to 3 times in water. Soak rice in water for at least 30 mins.
  • Heat 2 tbsp ghee in a pressure cooker. You can use a casserole to make this ghee rice too. Add in whole spices and let them sizzle. Add in sliced onions and fry till golden brown. Add in green chillies and ginger garlic paste. Sauté this for 1 mins.
  • Add in the soaked basmati rice along with water and salt. Add in coriander and mint leaves. Mix well. Bring everything to a boil. Cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle, simmer for 1 min. Turn off the flame and let the pressure release by itself.
  • Meanwhile make the garnish. Heat ghee in a pan. Add in cashews fry till golden brown. Remove to a plate. Add in kishmish and fry till golden. Remove this to a plate. In the same ghee fry onions till golden brown. Drain and set aside.
  • Once the pressure is released in the cooker, open it and gently mix the rice using a fork or a spatula. Be gentle else the rice may get broken. Now spoon this to a serving dish gently. Garnish with fried cashews, sultanas and fried onions.
  • Serve.

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Notes

  • Wash basmati rice and soak for 30 mins which is very important for fluffier rice.
  • Use good quality basmati rice for fragrant and aroma.
  • Homemade ghee is best but you can use good quality store bought.
  • Don’t add too much water or cook longer, else the rice may get mushy.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servings | Calories: 625kcal | Carbohydrates: 94g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 174mg | Potassium: 358mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 198IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg
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