Indian Lunch Box Recipes
Jeera Rice Recipe
Prep Time | 30 minutes |
Cook Time | 20 minutes |
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Instructions
- Wash basmati rice under running cold water until water runs clear. Soak rice in enough water for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes drain the rice in strainer and let it dry for 10 minutes, it is optional if you are in rush.
- Heat the ghee in a thick bottom saucepan on medium heat. Once hot add bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick and saute for a minute. You will get nice aroma from whole spices.
- Then add cumin seeds and let them sizzle.
- Add rice and sauté them for a minute.
- Add 2 cups of water, salt and lemon juice; mix well.
- Let the water come up to a boil.
- Once starts boiling cover it and reduce the heat to LOW. Simmer it for 18-20 minutes.
- Then turn off the heat. Let it stand for 10 minutes covered so rice will get firm up and after 10 minutes open the lid.
- Fluff up with use of fork.
- Serve jeera rice hot or warm with a dal or vegetable/paneer curry of your choice.