Basmati Jeera Rice
Cumin Rice
Posted By Savita
Basmati Rice cooked with aromatic Cumin Seeds. Easy to cook and goes well with many Indian Curries.
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Cuisine:
Indian
Category:
Side Dish
Serves:
2
Ingredients
- 1 and 1/2 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1/2 tbsp Cumin Seeds
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 tsp Canola Oil (Or Clarified Butter - Ghee)
- 1 tsp Salt
Directions
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1. Heat oil in a deep heavy bottom sauce pan. Add cumin seeds and bay leaf. Fry for 30 seconds. Add pre-washed rice, salt and 3 cups of water. Cover the pan and bring to boil on high heat. Reduce the heat and cook until water has evaporated. -
2. Once cooked, leave aside covered for 5-10 minutes so that rice get chance to absorb any moisture hanging around. Then fluff with a fork and serve.
Savita's Recipe Notes:
For best results soak rice in water for 20 minutes before cooking. Rice will cook quickly and will be fluff and smooth in texture.© Chef De Home. Post content including video and photos are copyright protected.