JEERA RICE

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A full-flavored, traditional Indian jeera rice. The whole garam masala adds a full and authentic taste and wonderful aroma to the rice.

Provided by GreenEggsnHam

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup basmati rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
4 whole black peppercorns
2 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups water
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse rice 3 to 4 times and transfer to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin until starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain rice and mix into spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let rest with cover on, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Remove bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Nickole Turner
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I made this jeera rice for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.


Hurricane
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This jeera rice is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Karissa Barber
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I'm not a big fan of cumin, but I actually really enjoyed this jeera rice. The flavor was subtle and not overpowering.


K Kim
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This jeera rice is a great way to add some variety to your side dish routine. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies.


Prem Shrestha
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I love the nutty flavor that the cumin seeds add to this rice. It's a great side dish for any Indian meal.


Sandy Naj
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This jeera rice is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. It's also very affordable, which is a plus.


SHoAiB Ur Rehman
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I made this jeera rice for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved the flavor and asked for the recipe.


Sfeir George
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover rice. It's also a great way to add some extra flavor to your meals.


Its Sumu
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I've tried many jeera rice recipes before, but this one is by far the best. The cumin seeds really add a wonderful flavor.


Reanise Croukamp
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The jeera rice turned out perfectly! The grains were fluffy and separate, and the flavor was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Sophia Luaces
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. Just a few basic ingredients and you have a delicious and aromatic side dish.


Lois Ofori
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This jeera rice recipe is a keeper! It's so easy to make and the result is flavorful and delicious. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


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