Jeera Rice – a delicious recipe with basmati rice, vegetable oil, cumin seeds, cloves, black peppercorns, cardamom pods. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
General
Servings:persons
1
Rinse rice 3 to 4 times and transfer to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
2
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin until starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
3
Drain rice and mix into spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let rest with cover on, about 15 minutes.
4
Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Remove bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.
224
kcal
Calories
3
g
Fat
43
g
Carbs
4
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 9 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup basmati rice, 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon cumin seeds, 4 whole cloves, and more.
Yes, Jeera Rice falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.
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