Jeera rice recipe - jeera pulao - Indian cumin rice

Jeera rice ( cumin rice) is a very simple and can be prepared in a few minutes.It is the simplest of all flavored rice and goes well with most of the gravies like brinjal masala,mushroom curry,panner masala ,raita ...etc.

jeera rice /cumin rice recipe

                         

How to make jeera rice / jeera pulao (cumin flavored rice) :

Ingredients :

Basmati rice - 1 cup

Onions -1 small chopped 

Ghee - 2 tsp +1 tsp oil 

Bay leaf - 1

Cloves - 2

Cinnamon - 1 inch piece

Jeera /cumin seeds - 1tsp

Salt as needed

Preparation :

Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 15 minutes.Drain and keep it aside.

Method :

1. Heat ghee+oil in a pan or rice cooker,add cloves,cinnamon and bay leaf,saute for a few seconds and add jeera seeds,saute for a minute until jeera splutters.

2. Then add onions and salt ,saute for 2 minute

3. Then add drained rice and fry for a few minutes.Add 2 cups of water and add salt as needed,mix well and close the lid.cook for 1 whistle.

4. Once the whistle goes off ,take off the heat immediately and let all the steam out.If you see water pouring outlet it come out.Once all the steam is out,let it stand for 5 minutes.

5. Then fluff it with a fork and serve hot rice with any kurma or curry or raita.

jeera rice /cumin rice recipe

                        

Note :

1. You can substitute ghee with butter also.

2. You can cook rice in a rice cooker or in a pan with a lid.