Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice, also known as cumin rice, is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side dish or a base for a main course. Made with long-grain rice, cumin seeds, and a blend of spices, this dish is easy to make and can be paired with a variety of curries or meat dishes. The rice is then garnished with fresh herbs and lemon juice, creating a balance of savory and tangy flavors. Try it out for yourself and see why it's a beloved rice dish in India.

How to make Jeera Rice

Ingredients

Directions

For 4 Servings:

2 cups of long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)

1 teaspoon of cumin seeds

2 cloves

2 bay leaves

2 green cardamom

1 cinnamon stick

Salt to taste

3 cups of water

2 tablespoons of oil

Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and set aside.

2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

3. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick and cook for 30 seconds or until the seeds start to splutter.

4. Add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the rice is well coated with the oil and spices.

5. Add 3 cups of water, salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

7. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.

8. Remove the whole spices and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges before serving.

Ingredients

For 4 Servings:

2 cups of long-grain rice (such as basmati or jasmine)

1 teaspoon of cumin seeds

2 cloves

2 bay leaves

2 green cardamom

1 cinnamon stick

Salt to taste

3 cups of water

2 tablespoons of oil

Fresh cilantro and lemon wedges for garnish

Directions

1. Rinse the rice in cold water and set aside.

2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of oil over medium heat.

3. Add the cumin seeds, cloves, bay leaves, green cardamom, and cinnamon stick and cook for 30 seconds or until the seeds start to splutter.

4. Add the rinsed rice and sauté for 2-3 minutes or until the rice is well coated with the oil and spices.

5. Add 3 cups of water, salt to taste and bring the mixture to a boil.

6. Reduce the heat and cover the pan. Cook for 18-20 minutes or until the water is absorbed and the rice is cooked through.

7. Remove the pan from heat and let it sit for 2-3 minutes before fluffing the rice with a fork.

8. Remove the whole spices and garnish with fresh cilantro and lemon wedges before serving.

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Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice, also known as cumin rice, is a simple and flavorful dish that is perfect as a side dish or a base for a main course. Made with long-grain rice, cumin seeds, and a blend of spices, this dish is easy to make and can be paired with a variety of curries or meat dishes. The rice is then garnished with fresh herbs and lemon juice, creating a balance of savory and tangy flavors. Try it out for yourself and see why it's a beloved rice dish in India.