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Jeera Rice
Fragrant basmati rice studded with toasted cumin seeds.
Origin & Story
Jeera rice is the everyday aromatic rice of North India, a simple upgrade on plain boiled rice that pairs with almost any curry or dal.
Main Spices & Their Role
Cumin seeds
Toasted in ghee to perfume every grain of rice.
Bay leaf
Adds a subtle background fragrance.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice, soaked
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp ghee or oil
- 2 cups water
- Salt
- Coriander
Method
- 01
Heat ghee and add cumin seeds and bay leaf until fragrant.
- 02
Add the drained rice and toss gently for a minute.
- 03
Pour in water and salt, bring to a boil.
- 04
Cover and simmer on low until fluffy and water is absorbed.
- 05
Fluff with a fork and garnish with coriander.
Veg & Vegan Alternatives
Vegetarian
This dish is already vegetarian.
Vegan
Use oil in place of ghee for a fully vegan jeera rice.