Jeera Rice
Filled with aromatic flavor of earthy spices, and a lot of cumin seeds, Jeera Rice is a North Indian classic flavored rice prepared during any special occasions. It pairs well with vegetarian dishes and non-vegetarian dishes. With the right ratio of water and cooking time, you will get fluffy Jeera Rice every time.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 2 tablespoon Ghee
- 1 Cinnamon stick
- Few cloves
- 1 Black cardamom
- 1 Mace
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon Cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash the rice several times, changing water until the milky water is gone and you see clear water. If you have time in hand, soak the washed rice for 30 minutes.
- Turn the electric pressure cooker in sauté mode and pour the ghee. Then add all the whole spices along with cumin seeds and stir around for a few seconds.
- Add the drained rice and stir it around to incorporate everything.
- Season lightly with salt, and pour 1 and ½ cups of water. Add the lemon juice, give a stir and pressure cook for 13 minutes.
- Once done, release the steam and keep the lid open for a few minutes.
- Then take a fork and gently stir around the cooked rice to release the trapped steam and separate the grains. You have to do this step while the rice is still hot.
- Enjoy Jeera rice warm with your choice of sides.
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Nutrition
Calories: 490kcalCarbohydrates: 78gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 592mgPotassium: 182mgFiber: 3gSugar: 0.2gVitamin A: 53IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 3mg