Parindita Bhattacharyya once again takes us on a Northeastern culinary adventure with this aromatic rice dish.
The “JOHA RICE” has raced to topple the aroma queen’ it is a special kind of grain which has a unique aroma and a distinct characteristics from other aromatic rice like Basmati and other such.
The uniqueness of this particular rice is due to its climatic condition which can only be found in the land of North-East.
It is basically said as to be the Sali rice ( means which can be only grown in the winter).
INGREDIENTS:
1) Rice, 400mg (JOHA RICE).
2) Onions- 2 big sized, finely sliced.
3) vegetables- carrot finely sliced.
4) dry fruits- cashew nuts, kismis.
5) spices- bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon and cardamom 2/3 pieces each.
6) salt- 1 tbs
7) pure ghee – 3/4 tbs
RECIPE:
Heat the oil in a pressure cooker. Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, cardamom. Put the onions along with the vegetables until it is slightly fried. Add salt, mix in the rice and stir well until lightly browned. Add dry fruits, and pour water to the level of almost 1″ ( which can be measured by the index finger) above the ingredients.
Mix ghee, stir well and close the cooker, and cook it for only 1 single whistle. Allow the cooker to cool on its own till then do not open the lid.
‘The tasty healthy “joha rice” is ready to be served’.
