Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice

Cuisine: Indian
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Chilli indicator: none
Serving size: 4 (side dish)
Difficulty: easy

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice

• 1 tablespoon ghee

• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds

• 1-inch cinnamon stick

• 2-3 cloves

• Salt to taste

Methods

1. Wash the basmati rice 2-3 times and soak in water for 10 minutes in a bowl  

2. Drain all the water from the rice

3. Heat the ghee in a medium-sized wok on medium heat

4. Add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, and sauté for 2 minutes

5. Add the rice into the wok. Sauté till every grain of rice looks glossy (around 2 minutes)

6. Add 2 cups of boiling water and salt to taste to the rice.

7. Cover the wok with a lid and cook for 5-7 minutes or until rice is fully cooked and the water has evaporated

 note: goes well with Spinach dal and Bombay Potatoes