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Jeera Rice

Jeera rice is a type of Indian rice recipe made with long basmati rice grains that are deliciously flavoured with aromatic cumin seeds. It is a simple recipe and only basic ingredients are required to make it.
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Cook Time 15 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 221 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 200 g Rice Basmati
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 2 Black Cardamom
  • 1 Cinnamon Stick
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • handful Coriander
  • 400 ml Water

Instructions

  • Wash the rice until the starch clears and then soak for at least 30 minutes
  • Heat up the oil in a deep pan
  • Add the bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon stick and the cumin seeds and sauté for 1-2 minutes {See note 1)
  • Add the drained basmati rice and sauté for about 1 minute alongside the whole spices
  • Add the water and salt. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes until the water is almost evaporated
  • Once the water is almost evaporated add the coriander and mix together.
  • Cover the rice with a tight lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes. (See note 2)
  • Serve alongside your favourite Indian curry!

Notes

Note 1 - Make sure to keep an eye on the cumin seeds while sautéing it, the seeds tend to burn quickly.
Note 2 - You can add lemon juice when you add the water, this will help the rice not stick together
Note 3 - If you don’t have a tight-fitting lid, then you can add a tea towel under the lid. This will trap the steam inside.
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 0.4gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 87mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Cumin, Food, Indian, Jeera, Rice, Sides
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