Jeera Rice Recipe
Jeera Rice is a simple, aromatic, and flavorful Indian dish made with basmati rice and cumin seeds. This quick and easy recipe involves tempering cumin seeds in ghee or oil, infusing the rice with a nutty, earthy aroma. Perfectly fluffy and light, Jeera Rice pairs beautifully with dals, curries, or raitas, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Servings 3
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 4 cups water or adjust to your rice type
- 1 tbsp ghee or vegetable oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds jeera
- 1 bay leaf optional
- 1-2 green cardamom pods optional
- 2 cloves
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish optional
Instructions
- Rinse the Rice: Start by washing the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. This helps remove excess starch and ensures the rice grains remain separate while cooking.
- In a pan boil 4 cups of Water, oil, Salt and soaked rice, and cook the rice for 8 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked strain immediately.
- Pour the cold water over strained rice and keep it aside.
- Heat the Ghee or Oil: heat the ghee or oil over medium heat. Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, clove and cumin seeds (jeera) and allow them to sizzle for a few seconds until fragrant.
- Add the strained rice to the pan and stir gently to coat it with the oil and cumin seeds. This step helps the rice absorb the aromatic flavours.
- Lower the heat, cover the pan with a lid, and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Once the rice is cooked garnish with fresh coriander leaves for an extra burst of color and flavour.