Jeera Rice: Comfort food for a Sunday afternoon

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeera rice is a popular Indian dish made by cooking rice with cumin seeds and other spices. Here is a simple recipe for Jeera rice:

Ingredients:

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 tbsp ghee or oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/2 cup of frozen peas
• Salt, to taste
• 2 cups water
• Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

1. Rinse the rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 30 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Heat the ghee or oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and the frozen peas. Have a splatter guard handy. It’s going to splatter! Fry the jeera and the peas for a few seconds until fragrant.
3. Add the soaked rice to the pan and stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
4. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Stir well and bring the water to a boil.
5. Once the water comes to a boil, reduce the heat to low and cover the pan with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the rice is cooked and the water has been absorbed.
6. Turn off the heat and let the rice sit covered for 5-10 minutes.
7. Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh cilantro leaves.

Your Jeera rice is now ready to serve! It can be served with various Indian dishes such as dal, and curries, or as a side dish with any meal.