Tempered Rice (fragrant Hyderabadi Bagara Khana)
Tempered Rice, also known as Fragrant Hyderabadi Bagara Khana, is a popular dish from the Hyderabadi cuisine. It is a flavorful and aromatic rice dish that is perfect for special occasions or as a side dish for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati rice
- 4 cups water
- 1/4 cup ghee
- 1 onion, thinly sliced
- 4 cloves
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Rinse the Basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes, then drain.
- In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil. Add the soaked and drained rice. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the rice is 70% cooked. Drain and set aside.
- In a separate pan, heat ghee over medium heat. Add the sliced onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Add the cloves, green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds to the pan. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- Stir in the ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for another minute.
- Add the partially cooked rice to the pan and gently mix with the spices. Cover and cook on low heat for 10-12 minutes until the rice is fully cooked and aromatic.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 15 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 25 minutes
- Total time:
- 40 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Protein
- 5g
- Fat
- 6g
Supplies
Large pot Pan
Tools
Knife Cutting board Measuring cups and spoons
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestion: Enjoy the tempered rice with a side of raita (yogurt dip) and achar (pickle).
Tips & tricks
Tip: For extra flavor, you can add fried cashews and raisins to the tempered rice before serving.
Cost
$10