Jeera Rice Recipe - Cumin And Ghee Flavored Rice
The Jeera Rice (Pulao) Recipe is simple rice recipe that you can make in less than 20 minutes. The fresh roasted cumin along with ghee when combined with steamed rice, brings out a fantastic nutty flavor that goes well with a variety of Dals & Kadhi's to make a great weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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1 cup Rice
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2 teaspoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)
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2 tablespoons Ghee
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Salt
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to taste
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Jeera Rice Recipe, we will first cook the rice in a saucepan/handi
Step 2
First, rinse the rice well in water
Step 3
Place the washed rice in the saucepan, add salt, 1 tablespoon ghee and two cups of water
Step 4
Bring the rice to a brisk boil
Step 5
Once the rice comes to a brisk boil, cover the pan, turn the heat to low and cook the rice until all the water is completely absorbed
Step 6
Once all the water is absorbed, turn off the heat
Step 7
Allow the rice to rest for 10 minutes before you can mix the roasted cumin into it
Step 8
The rice will fluff up as it rests
Step 9
After 10 minutes, heat a tablespoon of ghee in a small pan
Step 10
Add the cumin seeds and allow it to crackle
Step 11
Once it crackles and you can smell the roasted aromas, turn off the heat
Step 12
Pour the roasted cumin (jeera) into the cooked rice and using a slotted spoon, stir the rice gently and fluff it up
Step 13
The Jeera Rice is now ready to be served along with Dals & Kadhi's to make a great weeknight dinner
Step 14
Serve Jeera Rice along with Tadka Dal, Paneer Butter Masala and Garlic Naan for a weekend lunch with your family