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jeera rice recipe

Jeera Rice Recipe | Cumin Rice

Nisha Mittal
Now Make sticky less and Flavourful Jeera Rice instantly. Follow these Simple Steps and make Tasty Jeera Rice Easily at Home.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 7 mins
Total Time 22 mins
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 250 g Long Grain(Basmati Rice)
  • 1 tablespoon Cashew
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin(Jeera)
  • ½ teaspoon Mustard Seeds(Rai)
  • 2 leaves Bay leaf(Tej Patta)
  • 7-8 leaves Black Pepper, whole
  • 4 pieces Cloves(Laung)
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 2 cups Water
  • 1 inch Cinnamon Stick(Dalchini)
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
  • ¼ teaspoon Sugar
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander Leaves, chopped
  • Salt as per taste

Instructions
 

Wash & Soak Rice

  • Wash the basmati rice with water a few times or until the water becomes clear.
  • Soak it in enough water so that the rice is completely soaked and has an inch of extra water on top. Soak the rice for at least 15-20 minutes

 Method 1 - Cooking in Cooker

  • Pour ghee into a cooker and heat it.
  • On light heating, pour cumin, mustard seeds, bay leaf, black pepper, cloves, and cinnamon sticks.
  • Fry on low heat and stir constantly. When cumin seeds start spluttering(or making noise), add cashews.
  • When cashews become light brown, pour water and stir.
  • Add rice, lemon juice, salt, and sugar. Close the lid of the cooker and take 2 whistles.
  • Close the flame & let it remain for 5-10 minutes.
  • Add one tablespoon ghee over cooked jeera rice for delicious taste.
  • Garnish with chopped coriander leaves.Very tasty and delicious jeera rice is ready to be served.
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