Kewra Rice with Cranberry and Raisins

Kewra Rice With Cranberry and Raisins

Its a sweet fragrant Rice with red Cranberries and Raisins

Preparation Time - Soaking Rice 30 mins and other preparation 5 min
Cooking Time - 15- 20 mins

Ingredients:-

1. 1 cup Rice ( preferably Basmati ).
2. 2 teaspoon Oil ( I used sunflower oil )
3. Whole Spices ( 1/4 teaspoon Shah Jeera,1/4 teaspoon whole black peppercorns,2 Green Cardamoms ).
4. 1 teaspoon Sugar.
5. 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste.
6. 1- 1/2 teaspoon of Ghee or clarified butter.
7. 1/2 teaspoon Kewra water (  Do not add too much  or else it will be very intense ).
8. Water as needed.
9. Dried Cranberries and Raisins ( approximately 1 tablespoon each )

Preparation :-

1. Wash and soak the Rice as told under Ingredients and then drain off the water.

Cooking :-

1. Take an utensil ( I used non Stick ) and add oil ,let it warm up and then add then whole spices.
2. Add the Rice and fry ,also add the dried Cranberries and Raisins.
3. Fry the rice on a medium flame until u hear a "chit chit " sound and then add 2 cups water ( or as needed by your rice ).
4. Then add Sugar and Salt ( as per your taste ).
5. Bring it to a boil and then simmer on low with covered lid for 8-10 minutes.
6. Next open the lid add 1- 1/2 teaspoon of Ghee and fluff up the Rice with a fork and the Kewra water and if needed 3-4 tablespoon of water .
7. then again close the lid  on low medium cook for 2-3 minutes and switch off the flame. Let it stand for 3-4 mins and serve hot.


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