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Jeera rice recipe | Cumin rice | How to make jeera rice

Jeera rice recipe is a flavorful indian rice recipes where long grain basmati rice is cooked with ghee, cumin and other fragrant spices. This indian cumin rice recipe will not only love your family but also very easy to make at home. To cook restaurant style jeera rice recipe follow the below step by step instructions on how to make jeera rice?jeera rice recipe , cumin rice recipe , how to make jeera rice

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What is jeera rice

Jeera rice is a popular indian rice recipes where โ€ jeera โ€ means โ€ cumin โ€ so it is also known as cumin rice.

So in this jeera rice recipe jeera along with some whole spices first tempered with butter or ghee, then fried basmati rice in it, pour some water and cook till it has done.

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What is the side dish for jeera rice

Serve jeera rice with dal fry , punjabi chole or chana masala. You can serve jeera rice with any vegetarian gravy or paneer gravy.

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Tips to make restaurant style jeera rice recipe

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  • Choice of Rice : For non-sticky and fluffy jeera rice always choose long grain aged basmati rice which is less starchy and usually does not mush up after cooking.

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  • Rinsing and Soaking : Rinsing helps to remove excess starch from rice and makes them non-sticky after cooking and soaking rice grain helps them to expand and fluffy.

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  • Spices : To enhance flavour of jeera rice first saute whole spices in butter or ghee then fry drained rice in medium high flame without stirring much.

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  • Cooking method : Pour water into a 1: 2.5 ratio and cook jeera rice on low flame till rice is completely done.

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How to make jeera rice

Here, the complete recipe for jeera rice preparation is classified into three simple categories first one is the preparation for cumin rice recipe,

second one is frying spices for jeera rice and last one is making jeera rice recipe.

so, letโ€™s make it now.

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Preparation for cumin rice recipe

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1. At first for preparing cumin rice recipe, in a mixing bowl add 200 grams of long grain basmati rice.

pour long grain basmati rice in bowl

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2. Then pour water and wash the rice thoroughly. Again pour water and soak the rice for at least 30 min.

wash and soak rice in water

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Frying spices for jeera rice recipe

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1. Now for frying spices for jeera rice heat 3 tablespoons butter in a kadai and melt it on low flame.

melt butter in kadai

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2. Then add 2 teaspoons cumin seed or jeera and 1 small bay leaf.

saute cumin seed and bay leaf

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3. Also add 3 green cardamoms, 3 cloves, 2-inch cinnamon, and 1 teaspoon mace.

add green cardamom, cinamon , clove , mace

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4. Now saute everything on medium to low flame until everything gets properly roasted and gives a beautiful aroma of spices. It takes 2 min.

saute whole spices in low flame

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5. Next sprinkle pinch of hing.

add pinch of hing

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6. Finally add 12 to 14 cashew and fry on medium to low flame till the cashew becomes light golden brown.

add cashew and saute till crisp and golden brown

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How to prepare jeera rice

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1. Now for preparing jeera rice recipe add drained basmati rice in kadai.

add drained basmati rice in kadai

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2. Next tossed rice with whole spices and cashew on high flame for 2 min. You can hold the end of kadai and shake it properly to make jeera rice fluffy.

saute basmati rice in kadai

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Note : Donโ€™t overuse spatula because it may break the rice.

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3. After that pour 500 ml water and pinch of salt into Kadai.

pour water and pinch of salt in kadai

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4. Next cover and cook jeera rice on low flame until all water is absorbed and rice are properly cooked .

cover and cook jeera rice in low flame

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5. After that sprinkle 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper powder.

sprinkle nutmeg powder , black pepper powder

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6. Also add freshly chopped coriander leaves.

add freshly chopped coriander leaves

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Jeera rice recipe card

Here is a quick overview of all the ingredients of jeera rice including quick step by step preparation of jeera rice recipe shown in the recipe card.

Take note of all ingredient lists.

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Yield: 4

Jeera rice recipe ( How to make jeera rice )

jeera rice , jeera rice recipe , cumin rice , how to make jeera rice

Jeera rice recipe is the simplest but aromatic indian rice recipe.Try this restaurant style cumin rice recipe by following below step by step instructions.

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Soaking Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients

Ingredients for jeera rice recipe

  • 200 grams basmati rice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoon cumin seed or jeera
  • 1 small bay leaf
  • 3 green cardamom
  • 3 clove
  • 2 inch cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon mace
  • 1/8 teaspoon hing
  • 12 to 14 cashew
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
  • 3 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves

Instructions

how to make jeera rice

  1. At first, thoroughly wash long grain basmati rice to remove starch.
  2. Then pour water and soak the rice for some time.
  3. Now for frying spices for jeera rice heat butter in a kadai and melt it on low flame.
  4. Then add cumin seed or jeera and bay leaf, green cardamom, clove, cinnamon, and mace.
  5. Now saute everything in medium to low flame until everything gets properly roasted and gives a beautiful aroma of spices.
  6. Next, sprinkle pinch of hing.
  7. Finally, add cashews and fry in medium to low flame till cashew becomes light golden brown.
  8. Now for the coking jeera rice recipe add drained basmati rice in kadai.
  9. Next tossed rice with whole spices and cashew in high flame for some time.
  10. After that pour water into Kadai , a pinch of salt.
  11. Next cover and cook jeera rice on low flame until all water is absorbed and the rice is properly cooked.
  12. After that sprinkle nutmeg powder, black pepper powder and freshly chopped coriander leaves.

Notes

Jeera Rice Recipe Note

  1. Make sure don't stir spatula often while frying jeera rice , because it may break the rice.
  2. You can add some ghee before serving.

Nutrition Information

Yield

3

Serving Size

3

Amount Per Serving Calories 246Total Fat 16gSaturated Fat 8gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 6gCholesterol 31mgSodium 186mgCarbohydrates 24gFiber 2gSugar 0gProtein 3g

Disclaimer: The information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionistโ€™s advice.

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