Jeera / Cumin Rice

Jeera rice is easy to make, flavorful and delicious in taste. This can also be made with left over rice . This is often matched with Dal fry as a perfect combination for main course , be it any party /occasion or regular day. This can also be served with any creamy based curries/gravies but Dal fry and Jeera rice are the perfect combos to each other

Preparation time: 30 mins Cooking time: 15 mins Total time 45 mins

Servings : 3

Ingredients

• 1 cup Basmati rice/Jeera rice
• 2 cups water
• 1 bay leaf
• 1-2 tbsp ghee/clarified butter
• 1 teaspoon jeera/cumin seeds
• 4-5 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick
• 1 green chili, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 3 tbsp chopped coriander leaves/Cilantro

Steps to prepare

• Clean and soak rice in water for 30 minutes

• Drain excess water and keep it aside

• Heat ghee in a pan

• Add in bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cumin seeds to the pan
• Dry roast spices until aromatic and cumin seeds splutter

• Add finely chopped green chilies

• Add drained cleaned rice to the pan

• Saute for 2-3 minutes over medium heat

• Add water to the pan

• Add salt. Mix well

• Simmer, cover and cook until rice is done and all water has evaporated from the pan

• Gently fluff rice with fork without breaking the grains
• Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with Dal fry r any gravy of your choice