Jeera Rice
Jeera Rice is a fragrant Indian rice dish cooked with cumin seeds, basmati rice, and ghee, perfect to pair with dals, curries, or paneer dishes.
Ready in:
25 min - 30 min
Ingredients:
7
Ingredients
For Jeera Rice:
- Basmati rice: 1 cup
- Water: 2 cups
- Cumin seeds (jeera): 1 tsp
- Ghee or oil: 1.5 tbsp
- Bay leaf: 1 (optional)
- Salt: to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves (chopped): for garnish
Making process
Step 1: Prep the Rice:
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly until water runs clear.
- Soak it in water for 20–30 minutes. Drain before cooking.
Step 2: Temper the Spices:
- Heat ghee in a deep pan or pot.
- Add cumin seeds and bay leaf (if using). Let them splutter and become aromatic.
Step 3: Cook the Rice:
- Add the soaked and drained rice to the pan. Sauté gently for 1–2 minutes to coat the grains with ghee and jeera.
- Pour in 2 cups of water and add salt. Stir once.
- Cover and cook on low-medium heat until all water is absorbed (about 10–12 minutes).
Step 4: Rest and Fluff:
- Turn off the heat and let the rice rest for 5 minutes.
- Fluff gently with a fork and garnish with chopped coriander.
- Serve hot with dal, curry, or raita.