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Jeera Rice

Fluffy basmati rice cooked with toasted cumin seeds and ghee.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups basmati rice washed and soaked 20 minutes
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste

Method
 

  1. Drain the soaked rice well.
  2. Heat the ghee in a pot. Add the cumin seeds and bay leaf and let them sizzle for 30 seconds.
  3. Add the rice and fry gently for 1 minute.
  4. Add the water and salt and bring to a boil.
  5. Cover tightly, reduce the heat to the lowest and cook for 12 to 15 minutes. Rest for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork and serve.

Notes

Total time includes 20 minutes soaking.