Jeera Rice Restaurant Style

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Jeera Rice Restaurant Style

Description

Jeera rice restaurant style is a simple yet delicious variant of rice which is flavoured with pan fried cumin seeds and whole spices.  It is served as a main course with any gravy or curry

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 1/2 cup good quality long grain Basmati rice


  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick


  • 2 Green cardamoms


  • 2 Cloves


  • 1 Bay leaf


  • 3 cups Water


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste


  • For the tempering 1 tablespoon Ghee (clarified butter)


  • 1 teaspoon Cumin seeds


  • 1 tablespoon Cashew nuts


  • 1 small Green chilli finely chopped


  • 1-2 tablespoons Cilantro or coriander leaves finely chopped

Directions

  • Wash the rice under running cold water and soak in enough water for at least 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes, boil the rice in a pan with 3 cups of water, salt and whole spices (cinnamon stick, cloves, cardamom and bay leaf) and boil.
  • Once boiled, let it simmer for 15 minutes uncovered on medium-low heat.
  • When the rice grain is cooked, turn off the flame and drain the excess water using a strainer.
  • Spread the rice on a large plate and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Heat the ghee in a pan on medium heat, add cumin seeds and sauté till cumin seeds are light brown and you will get the aroma out of it.
  • Add cashew nuts and roast, keep stirring constantly till cashews are light brown in colour
  • Add green chilli, cooked rice and chopped cilantro.
  • Stir very gently till everything is mixed and all flavours have incorporated well.
  • Switch off the flame