Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice is a easy ,simple and common dish which is popular throughout India. Long grain basmati rice is used to prepare Jeera Rice . Rice is cooked along with whole spices and later tempered with cumin seeds and green chillies . Jeera Rice can be paired up with any kind of spicy gravy and also simple Dal Fry with onion rings and lemon wedges as accompaniments.

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Keys for Perfection : Most important thing to note while making Jeera rice is , rice grains should be cooked perfectly with separate grains. But at the same time , make sure its not dry , cooking rice perfectly is must. Also good amount of ghee for tempering cumin seeds and wait till jeera seeds crackles but don't burn jeera seeds . Add chopped green chillies to jeera seeds , give quick stir and then add cooked rice into jeera seeds seasoned pan. Never pour tempering over the rice.

I had made Chicken Tikka Masala to serve with Jeera Rice . You can serve with Dal Fry , Paneer Butter Masala , Rajma Masala , Shahi Paneer , Dry Peas Masala , Makhani Dal or Chana Masala. Also it tastes yum with Kolhapuri Egg Masala

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RECIPE CARD FOR JEERA RICE

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Step by Step Directions to make Jeera Rice

 Wash and rinse basmati rice for 2 -3 times.

Once the water runs clear , soak in water for minimum 30 minutes.

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In a Pressure cooker or open pot , heat 1 teaspoon of oil , add all whole spices and saute for a minute. Add soaked rice , mix well. 

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Now add  1 ¾ cups water ( for pressure cooking ) ,½ teaspoon salt , and 2 drops of lime juice.

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Pressure cook on high heat for 2 whistle . Turn off the heat and allow pressure to settle on its own. If cooking on a open pot( add 2 cups of water) , close lid  and cook till rice is fully done.

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Open the Pressure cooker / lid , discard the whole spices .

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With a fork gently fluff the rice. Make sure not to break the rice grains.

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In a pan, heat 1.5 tablespoon of clarified butter /ghee or oil . Add ½ -¾ tablespoon of Jeera Seeds , allow it to crackle.

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Now add in chopped green chillies , saute for a minute. Add Cooked rice .

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Mix well  gently ,on high heat , taking care not to break the rice grains.

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Turn off  the flame, add in chopped coriander leaves , mix and serve hot . Also you can add 4-5  torn mint leaves , it adds to taste.

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Serve with any rich gravy by side with onion rings and lemon wedges as accompaniments.

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