Jeera Rice is an aromatic, delicious and flavoured rice, prepared with basmati rice, cumin seeds/ Jeera and whole garam masala. It is one of the most popular Indian rice dish served with choice of Dal recipes. But it can be served with any gravy based curry also. It is very simple, easy and quick recipe to prepare at home. Here is the recipe with some tips and step by step instructions and pictures.
1. Firstly, take 1 cup basmati rice in a bowl and rinse 3 to 4 times in water or till the water runs clear of starch.
2. Then soak the basmati rice in water for 15-20 minutes.
3. Heat 2 tsp ghee or oil in a pressure cooker and then add 1.5 teaspoons jeera/cumin seeds. The cumin will begin to crackle.
4. Add all the whole spices – 1 inch cinnamon, 1 black cardamom, 2 green cardamoms, 1 Bay leaf /tej patta and 2 to 3 cloves. Fry for a few seconds till the spices become aromatic. Do not burn the spices.
5. Immediately add the soaked rice. Then lower the flame. Stir and saute the rice for 1 to 2 minutes so that the ghee or oil coats each rice grain.
6. Add 1.5 cups of water or as required depending on the quality of rice.
7. Add salt to taste and add 1/2 tsp ground black pepper. Stir very well. Check the taste of the water and it should taste a bit salty. You can also add 5 to 6 black peppercorns instead of ground black pepper.
8. Cover and pressure cook for 1 whistle on medium flame. Release the pressure immediately and open the lid.
9. When the rice is done, gently fluff the rice with a fork.
10. Add 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves and cumin rice is ready to serve. Enjoy Jeera Rice with dal, Rajma or any curry.
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