Jeera Rice
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Jeera Rice
Description
In this recipe, basmati rice is washed and soaked to release excess starch. Cooking begins by heating neutral oil and briefly sautéing whole spices such as bay leaf, black cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, and cumin seeds to release their fragrances. The drained rice is added and gently sautéed with the spices to coat each grain, enhancing aroma and preventing sticking.
Water and salt are added and the mixture is cooked on high heat until the water mostly evaporates. Fresh coriander is stirred in just before covering the pot with a tight-fitting lid, then the rice simmers on low heat allowing steam to fully cook the grains. The result is fluffy rice with distinct aromatic flavors from the spices and fresh coriander.
Jeera rice is commonly served alongside a variety of Indian curry dishes, providing a subtly spiced and fragrant base that complements rich and saucy mains.
Watching the cumin seeds while sautéing is important as they burn easily. Adding lemon juice when cooking can help keep the rice grains separate. If a tight lid is unavailable, placing a tea towel under the lid helps trap steam for even cooking.
Ingredients
- 200 g rice Basmati
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 black cardamom
- 1 cinnamon Stick
- 1 tbsp neutral cooking oil generic cooking oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- handful Coriander
- 400 ml water
Instructions
- Wash the rice until the starch clears and then soak for at least 30 minutes
- Heat up the oil in a deep pan
- Add the bay leaf, black cardamom, cinnamon stick and the cumin seeds and sauté for 1-2 minutes {See note 1)
- Add the drained basmati rice and sauté for about 1 minute alongside the whole spices
- Add the water and salt. Cook on high heat for 5 minutes until the water is almost evaporated
- Once the water is almost evaporated add the coriander and mix together.
- Cover the rice with a tight lid, reduce the heat to low and cook for 6-8 minutes. (See note 2)
- Serve alongside your favourite Indian curry!
Notes
- Watch cumin seeds carefully when sautéing to avoid burning.
- Adding lemon juice with water can help prevent rice grains from sticking together.
- If your lid is not tight-fitting, place a tea towel under it to trap steam inside during cooking.
- Nutritional information is provided only as a courtesy and should not be relied upon as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 221kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 87mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 78IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 35mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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