Ghee Rice
Ghee rice is a fragrant side dish of parboiled basmati rice cooked in clarified butter with ginger, garlic, onion and whole spices such as cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves. The Thermomix TM7 chops the aromatics in seconds and cooks the rice hands-free with precise temperature control, delivering fluffy, separate grains every time.
About this recipe
Ghee rice made in the Thermomix TM7 transforms plain basmati into a golden, aromatic side that tastes like it came from an Indian kitchen. Searching for an easy ghee rice recipe that actually works? This all-in-one kitchen machine handles everything: the onion, ginger and garlic are chopped in seconds, the ghee melts without spluttering, and the parboiled basmati simmers gently with cinnamon, star anise and bay leaves until each grain is separate and fragrant. The built-in scale means you weigh the rice and water directly in the mixing bowl, so the ratio is always right — no guesswork, no soggy bottom, no burnt pot. Serve this quick weeknight dinner accompaniment alongside curries, grilled chicken or roasted vegetables, or enjoy it on its own with a spoonful of yoghurt. It is the kind of recipe that makes the TM7 feel indispensable.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the parboiled basmati rice until the water runs clear before adding it to the mixing bowl; this removes excess starch and guarantees the ghee-coated grains stay separate rather than clumping together.
- Soak the cinnamon stick, star anise and bay leaves in the warm ghee for a moment before adding the rice, so the whole spices release their essential oils and perfume every grain from within.
- Leftover ghee rice keeps well covered in the fridge for two days; refresh it in the Varoma with a splash of water so the basmati steams back to fluffy life instead of drying out.
Recipe variations
- For a vegan version, replace the ghee with an equal amount of coconut oil; the basmati still turns fragrant with cinnamon and star anise, and a handful of toasted cashews adds richness.
- For a festive variation, stir through saffron bloomed in warm milk and top the ghee rice with crisp fried shallots and fresh coriander — an elegant biryani-style accompaniment for dinner parties.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Precise weighing - The integrated scale of the TM7 weighs the basmati rice and water directly in the bowl for flawless grain ratios. [Precision Control]
- Fast chopping - The Thermomix chops the onion, ginger and garlic uniformly in seconds, replacing tedious hand cutting. [Time Savings]
- Temperature control - The TM7 heats the ghee and whole spices precisely, releasing aroma from the cinnamon without burning. [Precision Control]
- Hands-free cooking - The Thermomix simmers the basmati unattended while you prepare a curry or chutney alongside. [Hands-Free]
- Multi-functionality - One TM7 appliance grates, sautés and steams the rice, then steams vegetables in the Varoma above it. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- parboiled basmati rice
- fresh ginger
- garlic cloves
- yellow onion
- ghee
- dried bay leaves
- cinnamon stick
- star anise
- water
- salt