Bhuna chawal...finally!!!

Its been a crazy month - and I didnt even realize when it slipped by...i only have my weary bones as a testament...

The bhuna chawal as the name sugggests is rice which is browned or bhunoed (gawd the liberties i take with the queen's language!!)

Ok..here's the bhuna chawal as promised...
2 cups of basmati rice - soaked for atleast 30 minutes
2 small onions - sliced
1 tsp of Sugar
Whole garam masala - 4-5 cloves, 1" cinnamon, 3-4 bay leaves and 4-5 peppercorns.
5 tbsps Ghee
Salt to taste

Heat ghee and add sugar to it - let it caramelize - once brown add the whole garam masala - let it splutter and add the onions - saute till dark brown - add the rice (without water) - now saute the rice for a couple of minutes and add 4 cups of water. Cook on an open pot till water reaches boiling point - cover it after that - with a weight.
The rice should be ready in 10-15 minutes. It will be a light brown in color. Yup - it smells awesome.
The perfect combi with Sayee Bhajee and boondi raita..
Ahhhh yes...i need pictures.
But dont let the absence of pictures stop you...go on..
PS - Nupur - i hope you havent given up on me and do check in to read this..
Maybe we should do an RCI on Sindhi Food and that will put me in the circuit for good!!