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jeera rice

Jeera Rice

Revathi Palani
Jeera rice is a simple to make but extremely flavorful Indian rice recipe. It goes very well with any spicy gravy you can think of.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Basmati rice
  • 1 Cup Water
  • ½ tsp Salt (adjust per taste)
  • Coriander leaves - For garnishing

To temper

  • 1 Tbsp Ghee | Oil
  • 1 Bay leaf
  • ½ stick Cinnamon
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 3 Cloves Cloves
  • 1 ½ tsp Jeera | Cumin Seeds

Instructions
 

  • First wash and soak the rice in water for about 15 minutes. Drain the water and keep aside.
  • Heat the pressure cooker pan with ghee and add all the ingredients listed under "To temper" in the given order. Once the jeera starts changing to golden brown, add the rice and saute nicely for about a minute.


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  • Add the water, salt, give a stir and cook covered in medium flame for 1 whistle or until the rice is done. Wait until the pressure subsides and open the lid of the pressure cooker. Add the coriander leaves and mix carefully without breaking the rice strands.


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  • Enjoy hot with any spicy gravy.

Notes | FAQ

- You can prepare this recipe in any method you prefer. Like rice cooker, pressure cooker or normal pot method. Adjust the quantity of water per the method being used.
- Tempering with ghee, gives the best flavor to this recipe.
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