Kuskha / Plain Briyani rice

kushka is one of the famous rice variety in deep south, you can prepare this dish by adding chicken or mutton, but since i am a vegetarian i am adding those, Road side shops are famous in selling kushka rice for just Rs.10/- a plate. My brother loves it.

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice - 1 cup[Soak it in water for 10 min]



• tomato ripe - 2 chopped



• Green chillies - 5 split [ acc to the taste]



• Mint leaves - 1 bunch



• Corriander leaves - 1/2 bunch



• Coconut milk thick - 1 cup



• Onion - sliced thin - 2



• Ghee - 4 tsp



• Oil - 4 tsp



• Cinamom stick - 1



• Bay leaf - 1



• Cloves - 2



• Aniseeds - 2

Method:

• Heat the pressure cooker, add oil and ghee.



• Once the oil is hot add bayleaf,cinnamom stick,cloves and aniseeds, saute for a minute.



• Now add the green chilli and onion, saute onion till golden brown.



• Then add the tomatoes, add salt, saute them till mushy.



• Now add the mint leaves,corriander leaves, mix well.



• Drain water from the soaked rice, add this to the boiling mixture.



• Mix well, add the coconut milk and half cup of plain water.



• Check for salt, and close the pressure the cooker, turn off the flame after one whistle.

Khuskha is ready for serve. Serve with any kurma or gravy.