Ghee Rice

Ingredients
Basmati Akki (Basmati Rice):  2 cups
Neerulli (Onion): 2 (sliced length-wise)
Gerbeeja (Cashewnut): 10 (or more)
ONa Drakshe (Raisins): 10 (or more)
Badami (Almonds): 10 (or more)
Pistha (Pistachio): 10 (or more)
Chakke (Cinnamon): 1 inch piece
Lavanga (Cloves): 2-3
Elakki (Cardamom): 2
KaaLu Menasu (Pepper): to taste
Bay Leaves: 2
Veg Stock: 2 tsp
Neeru (Water): 4 cups
Thuppa (Ghee): 5 tsp
Uppu (Salt): to taste
Sakkare (Sugar): 1 tsp


Method
In a pestle and mortar, crush the spices. In a big saucepan or pressure cooker, saute the onions, nuts and spices in the ghee. When browned, add rice and saute till it turns brown too. Add salt, sugar, veg stock and water, cover and cook (low heat) for 15 minutes or till all the water is absorbed. Serve hot.