Authentic Ruz Bhukari

Ingredients

Rice 2 cups good quality basmati rice soaked in water for 2-3 hoursCarrot 1 large Julianne cut 1 cupRaisins 12-14 u can use golden or black raisins as u likeOnion 1 large choppedTomato paste or purée 100 gmsSalt to tasteBlack pepper 1 teaspoonRoasted and crushed cumin 1 teaspoonRoasted and crushed 1 teaspoonWater 1 cupOil or ghee 4 tablespoons

Garnishing

In a small wok add 2-3 tablespoons of ghee or oil and add 1/4 cup of julienne cut carrots and 12-14 raisins and fry on medium flame and set aside

Method

In a sauce pan add oil and then add chopped onion and sauté fry for few min until it’s golden brownAdd the 3/4 cup carrots and sauté fry again for few minAdd tomato paste with all the spices and sauté fry for few minAdd washed and soaked rice with 1 cup of water and cook on high flame by covering with lid for 5 min until water is evaporatedNow slow down the heat and cook for 8-10 min for dumGarnish with more fried carrots and raisins