Fluffy basmati rice with cumin and a little ghee.
Ingredients
- Basmati rice — 1 cup
- Water — 1¾ cups
- Ghee — 1 tablespoon
- Cumin seeds — 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaf — 1
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Green chilli — 1, slit (optional)
How to make Jeera Rice
Step 1. Rinse rice until water runs clearer.
Step 2. Soak rice for 15 minutes; drain.
Step 3. Heat ghee; add cumin and bay leaf.
Step 4. Add rice and stir gently.
Step 5. Add water and salt; bring to boil.
Step 6. Cover and cook until rice is fluffy.
Serving suggestion
Serve fresh and hot. Adjust salt and spice to your family's taste, and pair with your favourite chutney, roti or dal where suitable.
Kitchen note: Recipe quantities and cooking times are starting guidance. Check doneness and adjust for your stove, cookware and taste before publishing or serving.
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