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KUSKA RICE RECIPE

KUSKA / KUSKA RICE RECIPE / HOW TO MAKE PLAIN BIRYANI

Smitha Kalluraya
Kuska rice / plain Biryani is South Indian style biryani from the Hyderabadi cuisine that's made without any vegetables or meat
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine south indian
Servings 2 people

Ingredients
 

  • 1 cup Basmati rice, soaked for an hour
  • 2-3 tbsp Ghee
  • 1 no Bay leaf
  • 1 inch Cinnamon/ dalchini
  • 3-4 nos Cloves / Lavang
  • 3-4 nos Green Cardamom / Elaichi
  • 1 no Star Anise / Ananas hoovu
  • small pc Nut Meg
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds/ Jeera
  • 1/2 tsp Saunf / fennel seeds
  • 1 big Onion, sliced / fine chop
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 2-3 nos Green Chilli, Slit
  • 2 nos Ripe tomato, chopped
  • 1 tsp Red chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • or
  • 1/2 tsp Biryani Masala
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric / Haldi powder  
  • 3 tbsp Fresh curd
  • handful of Coriander leaves, chopped
  • handful of Mint leaves / pudina, chopped
  • 1.5-2 cup Water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Wash and Soak Basmati Rice for 30 - 60 mins. Drain water nicely and keep aside to use later.
  • Heat ghee in a cooker on medium heat. Temper ... Jeera, Saunf, Bay leaf, whole spice ( cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, star anise ). Saute for 30 - 40 second.
  • Later add chopped Onion, ginger garlic paste, green chilli.. saute till onions are golden brown.
  • Add chilli powder and haldi. Saute for 1-2 mins.
  • Add 2 chopped tomatoes, salt and saute till soft and mushy.
  • Once tomatoes are soft and mushy, add chopped coriander leaves, pudina leaves, kasoori methi, garam masala powder/biryani masala. Saute 1-2 mins.
  • At this point add curd. Simmer the flame, whisk the curd and slowly add it into the pan. Stir continuously. Fry the masala on low flame for 1-2 minute, till raw smell of curd, goes and oil starts separating.
  • Once curd masala starts separating oil, add basmati rice. Gently combine everything.
  • Add warm water. For 1 cup Basmati rice, add 1 3/4 cup water. Pressure cook for 2 whistles on high.
  • Turn off flame and rest for 10-15 mins. Let the pressure release on its own. Open the lid and fluff up .
  • Enjoy Kuska Rice with Onion Raita. Tastes so delicious and very very easy to make.
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