Kushka Rice Recipe: 59 Photos
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FAQ
Khushka, kuska, or Khusqa is a rice dish of primarily South Asian origin made with spices, rice (usually basmati) and ghee. It's a lunch dish, primarily served with Kurma or Korma and is very popular in Southern India.
The word 'kuska' has its origin in 'khushk,' which is an Urdu word meaning 'dry. ' Hence, this is also a dry biryani preparation which does not have any vegetable masala or gravy in it.
Basmati rice. Basmati rice is the most commonly used rice for biryani as it has a delicate, nutty flavour and a distinct aroma that complements the spices and flavours in the dish.);})();(function(){window.jsl.dh(MMu8ZpXJF7iowPAP_5SfsQU__30,
Directions
- Place the rice in either a non-stick or well seasoned sauce pan.
- Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
- Immediately turn the heat to medium and continue to cook, uncovered, until you can begin to see holes in the top of the rice (about 5 minutes).
- Cover the pot and turn the heat to low.
' Kuska ' in Urdu means plain and that's exactly what this rice is all about . It's mainly served during religious festivals and is a popular dish among the Muslim community of South India . It's prepared with basmati rice , spices , mint leaves , veggies , on rare occasions meat is also added .