Perfect Aromatic Jeera RiceVeg
Elevate your everyday meals with this simple, aromatic Jeera Rice recipe. Made with long-grain basmati rice, fragrant whole spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves, and a generous tempering of cumin seeds, this dish is perfect for lunch or dinner. Whether paired with a rich Dal Tadka or your favorite vegetable curry, this easy-to-follow method ensures fluffy, restaurant-style results every time. A classic staple that brings restaurant flavors to your table!
Ingredients
1 cup Basmati Rice
2 tsp Cumin Seeds
2 cups Water
2 nos. Green Chilli
2 nos. Cardamom Seeds
2 nos. Bay Leaf
1 piece Cinnamon
few Cloves
as needed Clarified Butter (Ghee)
to taste Salt
Instructions
1
Place 1 cup of Basmati Rice in water and allow it to soak for 30 minutes.
2
Add a few teaspoons of ghee to a pan and heat it up.
3
Add the whole spices—cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, and bay leaves—to the hot ghee to infuse the flavor.
4
Stir in 2 teaspoons of Jeera (cumin seeds) followed by the sliced green chillies.
5
Add the soaked Basmati Rice to the pan and mix gently for about a minute.
6
Add salt to taste.
7
Pour in 2 cups of water and mix well. Cover the pan with a lid and let it cook until the rice is tender and the water is absorbed.
8
Once ready, your aromatic Jeera Rice is perfect to serve with Dal Tadka or any of your favorite side dishes.
Nutrition Facts
2 servings per recipe
