This is a super simple rice made by cooking rice with caramalized onions. That's it; nothing more, nothing less. It is just the perfect accompaniment for Dhanshak.
Wash 1 cup of basmati rice well and leave it to drain in the colander. I do this instead of soaking the rice as I find that the grains remain separate and do not break when I cook them.
Making the Parsi Brown Rice
In a heavy-bottomed vessel, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp oil or ghee.
Add 3 whole green cardamoms, 3-4 cloves, 1" piece of cinnamon and 1/4 tsp of pepper.
Stir-fry for a few seconds till the aroma of the spices is released.
Add 1 cup of finely sliced onions and stir-fry till they turn golden brown. This needs patience. If you increase the heat, the onions will char rather than caramalize.
{Optional} Adding about 1/4 tsp sugar to the onion slices as they are frying will speed-up the caramelization.
{Optional} Take out some of the caramelized onions and save them for garnish later.
Add the washed basmati rice, 1.5 cups of water, and some salt.
Cover and cook till the rice is cooked. At regular intervals, lift the lid to check the status of the rice. Avoid mixing the rice, and if you do mix it, use a gentle hand.
When the rice is cooked, cover and set it aside for about 30 minutes for it to settle.
Garnish the Parsi Brown Rice with the caramelized onions and serve with Dhanshak.
Keyword Caramalized Onion Rice, Parsi Brown Rice
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