Try this simple Jeera Rice the next time you want to have a special
meal. Serve this cumin-flavored rice with a vegetable curry and plain
yogurt or raita for a light but healthy meal. This is a traditional
North Indian rice recipe.
Servings: 2 Cooking Time: 20
mins ( 30 minutes for soaking)
Ingredients
1 cup basmati rice
2 cups water
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
3 cloves
2 green cardamom pods
1 cinnamon stick (1/2 inch long)
Cashewnut pieces, a few
8-10 golden raisins (optional)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or ghee (clarified butter)
Preparation
Wash the basmati rice twice. Add 2 1/2 cups water to
the rice and set aside to soak for 30 minutes.
In a saucepan, heat the oil on low heat. Add the
cashewnuts and fry until golden and remove. Add the raisins and fry
until golden and remove.
Add the cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon
and fry until cumin seeds are golden.
Add the rice along with the water and salt. Cover and
cook for 12-15 minutes on low heat until the rice is cooked and the
water has evaporated.
Garnish the jeera rice with cashews and raisins and
serve hot.