A famous recipe that is a must-have and every Indian restaurant serves jeera rice as a complimentary dish along with other dishes.  LOOKING FOR NAVRATRI MEAL PLANNER, FOLLOW THIS LINK.

WONDERING WHAT IS JEERA?

Jeera/Zeera means Cumin seeds and has a nutty and warm flavor. In India, it’s a common spice used in day-to-day cooking to flavor lentils and curries. Jeera Rice Recipe Cumin has many health benefits and is an excellent source of iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1. It helps in 

treating digestive problems boosts immunity  Jeera Rice Recipe protect skin against infections and  helps in fighting common colds.

Additionally, cumin seeds are rich in fiber and it suppresses your appetite and prevents you from cravings too. 

NOW ONTO THE RECIPE!

A pretty straightforward recipe that requires minimal ingredients to prepare and adds flavor to any boring meal.  Jeera Rice Recipe To begin with, wash Indian basmati rice under cold water. Heat oil/ghee in a pan, add cumin seeds and as they start to crackle add water, rice, and cook. Cumin seeds will leave a pleasant aroma, and the result would be flavorful and yummy rice.

ON A PERSONAL NOTE!

I like to (“dum”) steam cook my rice. When rice is half cooked – (meaning they still a bite left), cover the pan with a cloth. Place the lid on top and lower the flame to the LOWEST SETTING. This way the steam is trapped and rice get cooked in that steam.

There are two ways to prepare jeera rice recipe –

the first method is shown below Another idea would be to cook starch free basmati rice and later add a tempering of ghee and cumin seeds on top. 

Either way, they will taste the same and add flavor to your meal.  While you are here try other rice delicacies – Paneer tikka pulao, Matar pulao, Chana Dal pulao. Do give this simple Jeera Rice Recipe a try and if you happen to make it, then please comment below and leave your feedback. You can also find me on social media. Be sure to tag @ruchiskitchen (one word) or #ruchiskitchen. I would love to see your creation!  ALSO FOLLOW ME ON: FACEBOOK / GOOGLE+ / INSTAGRAM / PINTEREST / TWITTER

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