Jeera rice is a simple but flavorful Main course. Jeera Rice goes very well with dal fry or any spicy curry. We use Shahi Jeera for flavor.
Jeera rice is a simple but flavorful Main course. It can be prepared on any busy day. It can be prepared with very few ingredients. So many variations can be made in this recipe, but I have used a very basic version.
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Ingredients for Jeera Rice
Basmati Rice - Use good quality basmati rice. Traditionally we use long variety of basmati rice for preparing Jeera Rice.
Shahi Jeera or Cumin Seeds - Shahi Jeera is always used for this recipe. Shahi Jeera is a bigger-sized and more flavorful Cumin seed.
Whole spices - We use only very few whole spices for preparing the dish. So don't skip them. Add Bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, and cloves.
Cashew nuts - adding cashew nuts is optional. However, adding gives a nice crunch so I prefer adding.
How to prepare Jeera Rice, Pictorial.
- Wash and Soak Basmati Rice in Water for about 20 – 30 mins. Switch on the stove and heat the pressure cooker, add in 2 tbsp of Oil. Once the oil becomes hot add in the Cumin seeds and wait till it splutters and then add in Bay Leaves, clove, Cinnamon Stick
2. Wait till all the spices give out a nice aroma. Now add in the soaked basmati rice and then fry for a minute.
3. And then add in 1 ¼ cup of water. Cook at high flame after adding water.
4. Mix everything really well and then add in the salt as per the taste. When the water starts to boil close the pressure cooker. Wait till the steam comes out from the whistle and then add in the whistle and pressure cook for 3 minutes.
5. Open the cooker after the pressure gets released by itself. Fluff it carefully with a fork without breaking the rice. Delicious Jeera Rice is ready now.
Tips for preparing Jeera Rice
- Caramelized onions can be added before serving the rice. It gives a nice flavor.
- Shahi Jeera can be used to increase the flavor.
- I used olive oil for cooking.
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📖 Recipe
Jeera rice | Indian Cumin Rice
Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1¼ cup Water
- 2 tsp Shahi Jeera or Cumin seeds
- 2 inch piece Cinnamon stick
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Clove
- Salt as needed
- 2 tbsp Oil
- ¼ cup Caramelized Onions Optional
Instructions
- Wash and Soak Basmati Rice in Water for about 20 – 30 mins. Switch on the stove and heat the pressure cooker, add in 2 tbsp of Oil. Once the oil becomes hot add in the Cumin seeds and wait till it splutters and then add in Bay Leaves, clove, Cinnamon Stick
- Wait till all the spices give out a nice aroma. Now add in the soaked basmati rice and then fry for a minute.
- And then add in 1 ¼ cup of water. Cook at high flame after adding water.
- Mix everything really well and then add in the salt as per the taste. When the water starts to boil close the pressure cooker. Wait till the steam comes out from the whistle and then add in the whistle and pressure cook for 3 minutes.
- Open the cooker after the pressure gets released by itself. Fluff it carefully with a fork without breaking the rice. Delicious Jeera Rice is ready now.
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Notes
- Caramelized onions can be added before serving the rice. It gives a nice flavour.
- Shahi Jeera can be used to increase the flavour.
- I used olive oil for cooking.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: I am not a nutritionist , the nutrition value provided here is an estimate.It will vary based on the quantity and brands of the products used.
This post is originally from 2016. It is now updated with new pictures, details and recipe card, and video.
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