Vagharela Chawal Recipe – Parsi Style Brown Rice

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups Rice washed
• 2 Onion thinly sliced
• 2 Cardamom (Elaichi) Pods/Seeds
• 2 cloves Cloves (Laung)
• inch Cinnamon Stick (Dalchini)
• Salt to taste
• 1 tablespoon Ghee

Steps

1. To begin making the Vagharela Chawal Recipe – Parsi Style Brown Rice, in a pressure cooker, heat ghee on medium flame, to this add the whole spices – cinnamon, cloves, cardamom.
2. Once the spices begin to sizzle, add the sliced onions and saute till it turns into a deep brown caramelised colour. This will take about 10 minutes on medium heat.
3. Once the onions have caramelised, add the washed and drained rice along with 3 cups of water, salt and close the pressure cooker.
4. Pressure cook the Vagharela Chawal for 3 whistles and turn off the heat. Allow the pressure to release naturally.
5. Once the pressure has released, open and fluff the Vagharela Chawal using a fork and transfer to a serving bowl and serve hot.
6. Serve the Vagharela Chawal along with Dhansak or Parsi Salli Murgh Recipe – Salli Marghi and salad for a simple weekday lunch or weeknight dinner.