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:: Ingredients for Egg Rice
Long grain basmati rice- 1 1/2 cups (soaked in cold water
for 15
minutes)
Hard boiled eggs- 4
Medium onion- 1 (chopped)
Green chilies- 2 (finely chopped)
Lime juice- 1 tablespoon
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Garlic- 2 cloves (crushed)
Seeds from 2 cardamom pods
Cashew nuts & raisins- 1 tablespoon
Bay leaves- 2
Cloves- 2
Dalda or ghee- 1/4 cup
Salt to taste

:: How to make Egg Rice
Heat dalda or ghee in large heavy based pan. Add garlic,
green chilies, onions,
bay leaves, cardamom seeds & cloves. Fry until the onions
turn golden brown.
Add the washed rice. Stir fry for 10 minutes until
translucent. Pour 2 1/2 cups of
boiling water and add 1/2 tsp of salt and turmeric. Cover
& cook for 15 minutes
over low heat until the rice is soft & tender. Turn off
the heat and let it stand
covered for 5 more minutes or until all the liquid has
been absorbed.
Fry the cashew nuts & raisins in a tsp of ghee and set
aside. Cut the eggs into half
lengthwise. Sprinkle with lime juice and rub slightly with
salt.
Spread the rice in a serving bowl. Arrange the eggs on top
of it. Garnish with fried
cashew and raisins.

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