AuthorMohammed Meraj
Make a puree of two ripe Kiwis and 3 green chillies and keep aside. Soak Basmati rice in water for 20 minutes , drain and keep aside . Heat cooking oil and butter to prestige electric rice cooker .Add cashewnuts and dried grapes and sauté till cashewnuts are golden brown. Remove it from the cooker and keep it for final garnishing. In to the same pan , add elaichi, clove , cinnamon ,grated ginger, sliced garlic ,curry leaves and sliced onions and fry till aromatic. Add the drained Basmati rice and half portion of the Kiwi puree and sauté without breaking the rice for a minute . Add 1.5 cups of water along with half cup of coconut milk , heavy cream, coriander leaves and required salt .Close the lid and put in cook mode. Once the rice is cooked ,fluff it up with a fork and remove it from the cooker to a bowl. Add the remaining portion of the Kiwi puree and mix carefully till the flavor is well balanced.
Slice the second Kiwi in to thin half circles . In a bowl add half portion kiwi rice , gently press with a spoon. Layer the Kiwi slices on the rice and top up with the remaining rice Invert the bowl to a plate, garnish with fried cashewnuts, grapes and small cubes of dried kiwi before serving.
Quantity of Green chillies can vary based on the spiciness required.
Before layering the rice with Kiwi slices, a dash of honey can be added to the Kiwi slices for a twist.
Ingredients
Directions
Make a puree of two ripe Kiwis and 3 green chillies and keep aside. Soak Basmati rice in water for 20 minutes , drain and keep aside . Heat cooking oil and butter to prestige electric rice cooker .Add cashewnuts and dried grapes and sauté till cashewnuts are golden brown. Remove it from the cooker and keep it for final garnishing. In to the same pan , add elaichi, clove , cinnamon ,grated ginger, sliced garlic ,curry leaves and sliced onions and fry till aromatic. Add the drained Basmati rice and half portion of the Kiwi puree and sauté without breaking the rice for a minute . Add 1.5 cups of water along with half cup of coconut milk , heavy cream, coriander leaves and required salt .Close the lid and put in cook mode. Once the rice is cooked ,fluff it up with a fork and remove it from the cooker to a bowl. Add the remaining portion of the Kiwi puree and mix carefully till the flavor is well balanced.
Slice the second Kiwi in to thin half circles . In a bowl add half portion kiwi rice , gently press with a spoon. Layer the Kiwi slices on the rice and top up with the remaining rice Invert the bowl to a plate, garnish with fried cashewnuts, grapes and small cubes of dried kiwi before serving.
Quantity of Green chillies can vary based on the spiciness required.
Before layering the rice with Kiwi slices, a dash of honey can be added to the Kiwi slices for a twist.
