5 from 30 votes
Jeera Rice
Jeera Rice is basmati rice cooked with whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, black cardamom, and cinnamon stick to infuse aromatic flavor. The rice is sautéed briefly with spices before simmering with water and salt until tender. Fresh coriander is added towards the end for a bright herbal note. This fragrant rice pairs well with Indian curries and adds a subtle, spiced dimension to a meal.
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
221 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
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!
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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
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 221
% 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.