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Jeera Rice (Cumin rice)

Jeera rice (Cumin rice) is one of the easiest and  most popular rice dishes which is very tasty and super-easy to make. It goes well with any curry, dal or raita.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Resting Time 4 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 2 people
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 1234
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice Washed thoroughly
  • 1 Tbsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 Green chilli Chopped
  • 1 Tbsp Oil
  • 1 sprig of coriander leaves Chopped
  • 5 Mint leaves
  • Salt as required
  • 2 Cups water

Method
 

  1. Place a deep bottomed pan on medium heat, add oil.
  2. When the oil is hot, add the cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  3. Add green chilli, coriander leaves and mint leaves and fry for few seconds.
  4. Add the washed rice, water and salt. Turn the heat down.
  5. Cook the rice under lid until it gets cooked (i.e. all the water is evaporated and bubbles come up to the surface).
  6. Turn off the heat and rest it t for 10 min.
  7. Serve hot with curry, dal or raita.