Jeera Rice Recipe: Easy Restaurant-Style Method at Home

By Hotel Prince, ShahadaUpdated 4 November 20262 min read

Jeera rice is plain basmati rice tempered with cumin in ghee. It pairs with almost every curry, especially dal and paneer dishes.

• Prep5 min
• Cook20 min
• Serves3
• TypeVeg

Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice, soaked for 20 minutes
• 1 tbsp ghee
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 bay leaf, 2 cloves, 1 small piece cinnamon
• 1.75 cups water
• Salt to taste
• Chopped coriander

Method

1. Heat ghee in a pot. Add cumin, bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon.
2. When the cumin crackles, add the drained rice and gently fry for a minute.
3. Add water and salt. Bring to a boil.
4. Cover and cook on low heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the water is absorbed.
5. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
6. Garnish with coriander.

Tips for the best result

• Use aged basmati for long fluffy grains.
• Do not stir the rice while it cooks.
• Add a few drops of lemon juice for whiter rice.

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