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Jeera Rice
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Jeera rice | Indian Cumin Rice

Jeera rice is a simple but flavorful Main coarse. It goes very well with dal fry or any spicy curry.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 2
Calories: 270kcal

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 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
    Step 1 - Heat the oil and add in the spices
  • Wait till all the spices give out a nice aroma. Now add in the soaked basmati rice and then fry for a minute.
    Step 2 - Add in the soaked basmati Rice
  • And then add in 1 ¼ cup of water. Cook at high flame after adding water.
    step 3- Add in the measured 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.
    Step 4 - Add in the required Salt
  • 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.
    Step 5- Pressure cook the Jeera Rice

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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

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 49.9g | Protein: 4.7g | Fat: 5.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.7g | Sodium: 56mg | Potassium: 96mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg
Keyword Indian Cumin Rice, Jeera rice
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