Cumin rice

Jeera rice (Indian rice recipe)

Cumin is a very special and unique spice. It is a powerful digestive aid and one of the best spices for enhancing absorption. This one pot rice recipe is simple to make and goes well with any kind of Indian curries. Try it and Enjoy..

Servings: Serves 2

Ingredients:

1 cup basmati rice, uncooked

1¾ cup water ( or 1½ cup )

2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)

1 tbsp cumin seeds (jeera)

1 bay leaf

Salt to taste

Method:

1. Wash and soak the basmati rice for 20 mins. Then drain the water completely.
2. In a medium pot, heat the ghee in medium flame. Then, add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry it for few seconds.
3. Add soaked basmati rice into the pot and saute it for a minute to get the aroma of the rice.
4. Add 1¾ cup of water & salt and bring it to a boil. Cover with a lid and lower the flame.
5. Keep cooking on a low flame till the rice is done and the water has evaporated. This will take around 10-12 mins.
6. Turn off the flame and the jeera rice is ready to taste.
7. Uncover the pot and gently fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
8. Serve hot with any curry, kurma or dal of your choice.

Serving tips: Jeera rice with Onion-tomato curry