Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) – Indian
Main Ingredients
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Heat Oil
Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan and heat it over medium heat.
Add Whole Spices
Once the oil is hot, add 1 bay leaf, 2 black cardamoms, 1 cinnamon stick, and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds to the pan.
Sauté Spices
the whole spices for until they become fragrant and the cumin seeds start to crackle.
Add Rice
Add 200g of washed and soaked basmati rice to the pan with the spices.
Lightly Fry Rice
Gently stir the rice with the spices for about to lightly the grains and coat them with the aromatic oil.
Add Water and Salt
Pour in 400ml of water and add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Cook on High Heat
Bring the water to a rolling boil and cook on high heat for , or until most of the water is absorbed and small craters appear on the surface of the rice.
Add Coriander
Sprinkle 2 tablespoons of chopped fresh coriander over the rice and gently mix it in.
Cover and Simmer
Cover the pan with a tight-fitting lid and the heat to low. Cook for to allow the rice to and fully cook through.
Fluff and Serve
Remove the pan from heat and , covered, for a minute or two. Then, gently fluff the rice with a fork or wooden spoon to separate the grains. Serve hot as a delicious side dish.
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- 1/4 tsp dried thyme (per leaf)
- Pinch of dried oregano
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- A squeeze of lemon juice
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