Jeera Rice
Jeera rice is an Indian staple rice dish. Made with long grained rice and spices, this makes for a great side to almost all curries and Dal.
Servings: 2
Equipment
- Heavy bottomed pan
Ingredients
- 1 c Basmati rice
- 2 c Water
- 2 tbsp Ghee clarified butter
- 1 tsp Shah Jeera Caraway seeds
- 1 tsp Cumin seeds
- 2 podsGreen cardamom pods
- 1 small Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Salt or to taste
Instructions
- Wash the basmati rice thoroughly under running water until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice in 2 c water for 20 mins.
- Once done, heat a wide and deep pan with ghee.
- Reduce the heat to the lowest.
- Add cumin seeds, cardamom seeds, shah jeera, and bay leaf, and wait till the spices begin to brown.
- Now, add the soaked rice along with the water and salt.
- Gently mix with a wooden ladle.
- Cook the rice till done.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
- Alternatively, you can cook the rice in an electric rice cooker too.
For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes
Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.
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