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Jeera rice (Cumin Flavoured Rice)

August 23, 2013 by Dhanya Samuel Leave a Comment

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Jeera rice, also known as Zeera rice is a popular rice preparation from the Indian subcontinent; a simple dish which heroes cumin seeds.

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Jeera rice is a staple rice preparation of North India; it is also prepared in Pakistan where it is known as Zeera rice. It is an extremely simple rice dish where the main ingredient is jeera or cumin seeds. A great accompaniment to any Indian curry – both vegetarian and non-vegetarian.


This dish has a prominent place in my kitchen and is made every quite frequently since it is so simple. A perfect rice dish for those days when you don’t want to slave away in the kitchen.


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Like the name suggests, this is a dish that celebrates the sweet, warming and nutty flavour of the cumin seeds.

Jeera rice is most often prepared using only cumin seeds but I like to add shahi jeera or caraway seeds to deepen that warm savoury flavour.

Basmati or long grained rice is the grain of choice but I have made using other varieties of rice too; doesn’t take away the flavour of the final dish. The only thing to take care is that the rice must not be overcooked or sticky.

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Jeera rice (Cumin Flavoured Rice)

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • Long grained basmati rice – 2 cups
  • Jeera/cumin seeds – 1 tsp
  • Shahi jeera/caraway seeds – 1 tsp
  • 2 dried bay leaf
  • Ghee – 2 tbsp
  • Salt; to season
  • Coriander leaves – for garnish optional

Instructions

  • Wash the rice well, drain excess water and keep aside.
  • In a large bottom pan, heat ghee and add the bay leaf, cumin and caraway seeds. Cook on low heat for a few seconds till the seeds start to crackle.
  • Add the rice and stir for 2 minutes to lightly fry the rice.
  • Next add required quantity of water and salt to taste.
  • Cook till the rice is done and then remove from flame.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot.

Notes

As with any long grained rice, the general proportion of rice to water is 1:2. But sometimes, 1:1 works fine; so make sure you add water according to packet instructions.

For more delicious rice preprations, check out the Rice/Grains category.


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