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• Bagara rice is a traditional dish of Hyderabad.
• This rice tastes plain but fragrant.
• This rice is eaten with rashsha. Especially mutton or chicken curry.

There are many types of rice used in Indian cooking, and each type has its own distinct flavor and aroma. Among them, Bagara Rice is one of the most popular and aromatic rice varieties in Hyderabadi food culture. Although this rice looks simple, the spices used in it and the seasoning makes it taste very special. The word “Bagara” itself means to break, so the specialty of this rice is the seasoning of spices given to it.

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Bagara rice is usually eaten with spicy curry, dal or gravy dishes. Light, aromatic and tasty, it is a great choice for everyday meals as well as for special occasions. Its inclusion is mandatory, especially in royal or dawat style meals. come on Recipe Let’s take note.

Material

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 2 cups of water
• 2 tbsp oil or ghee
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 piece of cinnamon
• 2-3 cloves
• 2 Cardamoms
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 tsp mustard
• 8-10 cashews (optional)
• 1 onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 green chillies (chopped)
• Salt to taste
• A little cilantro for garnish

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action

• First wash the rice and soak it for 20-30 minutes.
• Heat oil or ghee in a pan or cooker.
• Add mustard, cumin and saute.
• Then add the bay leaves, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom and return to a low flame so that their aromas come out.
• Now add cashews and saute until light golden.
• Add chopped onion and green chillies and cook till the onion becomes transparent.
• Drain the soaked rice and add to the pan and stir gently for 1-2 minutes.
• Now add water and salt to it and mix well.
• Cover and let the rice cook on medium heat. (Take 1-2 whistles if using cooker.)
• When the rice is cooked, stir gently and garnish with cilantro on top.
• Serve hot with bagara rice raita, chilli ka salan, dal or any gravy.
• The taste is better if ghee is used for more aroma.
• Using basmati rice makes the rice grainy and light.
• Spices should not be over roasted, otherwise the taste may become bitter.