Jeera Rice
A simple and fragrant way to spice up plain rice. Jeera is the indian word for cumin, so simply put this is cumin flavoured rice.
Ingredients
- 2 tsp Cumin Seeds
- 260 g Basmati Rice
Instructions
- Heat a pot with a large knob of butter and a drizzle of vegetable oil over a medium heat. Once melted add the cimin seeds and cook for 1 minute or until starting to sizzle. Once sizzling add the basmati rice, stirring to coat the grains in the butter and oil.
- Once the grains are coated,a dd 600ml cold water to the pot and bring to the boil over a high heat. Once boiling reduce the ehat to very low and cook, covered for 10-12 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked. Once cooked, remove from the heat and keep covreed until serving
Notes
You can adjust the quantity of cumin seeds according to your preference for a stronger or milder jeera flavor. Additionally, feel free to add a pinch of turmeric powder to the rice for a vibrant yellow color and subtle flavor.
Nutrition
Calories: 241kcalCarbohydrates: 52.4gProtein: 4.8gFat: 0.7gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.1gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.3gSodium: 4.9mgPotassium: 92.6mgFiber: 0.9gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 12.7IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27.5mgIron: 1.2mg