Basmati Jeera Rice

Name: Basmati Jeera Rice
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 12 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 and 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice; 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds; 1 Bay Leaf; 1 tsp Canola Oil, Or Clarified Butter - Ghee; 1 tsp Salt

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Posted On: Jun, 25 | Author: Savita

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Basmati Rice cooked with aromatic Cumin Seeds. Easy to cook and goes well with many Indian Curries.

Pairing Ideas:

Punjabi Chicken Curry Shahi Paneer Kadi Pakora

Basmati Jeera Rice

Total Time: 12 mins Prep Time: 2 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Cuisine: Indian (Side Dish)

Serves: 2

Ingredients

1 and 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice

1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds

1 Bay Leaf

1 tsp Canola Oil (Or Clarified Butter - Ghee)

1 tsp Salt

Directions

1. Heat oil in a deep heavy bottom sauce pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry for 30 seconds. Add pre-washed rice, salt and 3 cups of water. Cover the pan and bring to boil on high heat. Reduce the heat and cook until water has evaporated.
2. Once cooked, leave aside covered for 5-10 minutes so that rice get chance to absorb any moisture hanging around. Then fluff with a fork and serve.