Fragrant Basmati Rice Cooked in Ghee
Fragrant basmati rice cooked in ghee with whole spices — the perfect accompaniment. Made fresh to order at The Great Indian Delicacy YEG on Whyte Avenue in Old Strathcona, using authentic Kerala spices and home-style recipes. Available for dine-in, takeout, and delivery — open late until 2-3:30 AM.
Ghee Rice is Kerala's answer to the question 'what's the best rice to serve with curry?' This aromatic rice dish features long-grain basmati rice cooked in pure ghee (clarified butter) with whole spices including cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, and bay leaves. The rice is gently fried in ghee first, allowing each grain to absorb the rich, nutty flavor, then cooked until perfectly fluffy. Garnished with fried cashews and raisins, this rice is fragrant, flavorful, and rich without being heavy. It's a step above plain rice, making any curry feel like a special occasion.
Ghee Rice might seem simple, but it's the quality of ingredients and the technique that make it special. We use premium basmati rice and pure ghee, taking the time to properly temper the spices and toast the rice before cooking. The result is rice where each grain is separate, fluffy, and infused with the aromatic flavors of ghee and whole spices. The addition of cashews and raisins adds texture and subtle sweetness. This rice pairs beautifully with all our curries, especially fish curry and beef dry fry, but it's also delicious enough to eat on its own.
Complete your meal — these The Great Indian Delicacy YEG favorites go perfectly with Ghee Rice.
Order through our ordering platform or call (780) 263-3681, (902) 577-3391, or (587) 566-6722.
Select dine-in, takeout pickup on Whyte Ave, or delivery to your door across Old Strathcona and nearby Edmonton neighborhoods.
We prepare your Ghee Rice fresh to order. Open late until 2:00 AM on weekdays and 3:30 AM on Fridays and Saturdays!
Late-night Kerala dining available 6 days a week:
Experience the authentic flavors of Kerala at The Great Indian Delicacy YEG on Whyte Avenue. Order Ghee Rice now for pickup or delivery, or visit us for dine-in.
10158 Whyte Ave NW (82 Avenue NW)
Edmonton, AB T6E 1Z4
Old Strathcona, Canada
Mon, Wed-Thu, Sun: 4:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Fri-Sat: 4:30 PM - 3:30 AM
Tuesday: Closed
