Kaha Bath Yellow Rice

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We love this rice dish, but you must promise me not to lift the lid as it cooks (i know the disasterous results of that) or read the nutritional panel. A bit high in cals, but worth it occasionally!!

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Steps

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Wash rice and drain thoroughly.

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Heat the ghee in a large , heavy based saucepan.

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Add the onion , and fry until it begins to turn golden brown.

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Add the cloves peppercorns , cardamon pods , turmeric , salt , curry leaves and lemon grass.

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Add the rice and fry , stirring continuously for 2-3 minutes , until the rice is well coated with ghee and turmeric , add the cocnut milk and bring to the boil.

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Lower heat , cover and cook for 20-25 minutes without lifting the lid.

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When the rice is cooked , the spices will have risen to the top.

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Remove spices and leaves used for flavouring and fluff the rice up with a fork serve hot as part of an indian or sri lankan style meal.

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Ingredients

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long grain rice, ghee, onions, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, ground turmeric, salt, curry leaves, fresh lemongrass, coconut milk