Jeera Rice Recipe | Cumin Rice
Jeera Rice is a simple rice dish flavored with Cumin Seeds and selected Indian spices. It is a versatile dish that goes well with any curry.
Recipe Info
Nutrition
Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g
Ingredients For Jeera Rice Recipe | Cumin Rice
- 2 Cups Rice
- 2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- 1 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta)
- 3 Cloves Laung (Cloves)
- 2 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi)
- 1 Javitri (Mace Strand)
- 1 Inch Dalchini (Cinnamon Stick)
- 1 Teaspoon Salt
- 4 Cups Water
- 2 Teaspoons Cooking Oil
- 1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
Step By Step Instructions for Jeera Rice Recipe | Cumin Rice
- Heat some oil in a pressure cooker. Add cumin seeds and fry them for a few seconds till they start to splutter.2 Teaspoons Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
- Add bay leaf (tej patta), green cardamom (choti elaichi), mace strand (javitri), cloves (laung) and a small stick of cinnamon (dalchini).1 Bay Leaf (Tej Patta), 3 Cloves Laung (Cloves), 2 Green Cardamom (Hari Elaichi), 1 Javitri (Mace Strand), 1 Inch Dalchini (Cinnamon Stick)
- Wash rice thoroughly and add them to the pan.2 Cups Rice
- Also add water and salt to taste.4 Cups Water, 1 Teaspoon Salt
- Pressure cook the rice for 10 minutes. The rice should be cooked but it should not become mushy.
- Finally add a few chopped coriander leaves and mix well.1/2 Cup Coriander Leaves (Cilantro or Dhaniya)
- Jeera Rice is ready. You can garnish the rice with caramelized or deep fried onion slices and serve it with any Indian Gravy or Dal.
