Jeera Rice

Published On August 29, 2016
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By Poonam Bachhav
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Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
15 minutes
Difficulty Level
Beginner

Ingredients

1 Cup Basmati Rice
2 Cups Water
2 tsp Jeera / Cumin Seeds
1 tbsp Ghee
2 Bay leaf
1 Star Anise
1 medium Onion sliced (Optional)
1 small piece of Cinnamon Stick
2-3 Cloves
2 Green Cardamom
2 Black Pepper Corn
Fresh Coriander leaves finely chopped for garnishing (optional)
Salt to taste

Instructions

Wash the Basmati rice , drain and keep aside for at least 20 minutes. In a pan heat the ghee on a medium flame and add the Cumin and whole spices in it. Fry them until aromatic.
Add the sliced Onions , if using and saute them until translucent.
Now to this add the soaked rice and saute well for 1-2 minutes. Add warm water followed by salt and mix well. Once the water start boiling lower the flame and cover the pan.
Allow the rice to cook completely on low flame. Open the lid in between and check once . Once the rice is completely cooked, put off the flame. Fluff the rice with a fork and remove in a serving vessel . Garnish with finely chopped fresh Coriander leaves and keep covered until serving time.
Serve hot with any dal or gravy dish of your choice and enjoy !

Servings : 4
Ready in : 35 minutes
Special Category : Healthy Food
Recipe Type : Dinner

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Poonam Bachaav is a an amazing cook who is a mom, home chef and food blogger . A former microbiologist by profession , she is very inspired from her mom's cooking and believes in cooking healthy and fresh food. Her recipes continue to inspire many to cook more and more food. You can read more about her on https://poonambachhav.blogspot.in/