Jeera rice — cumin basmati rice
Fluffy basmati rice scented with cumin and whole spices.
Active time15 min
Cooking22 min
Total1 h 15 minResting : 30 min
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Ingredients
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 green chilli — optional
- 1 five-centimetre cinnamon stick
- 3 cups of water
- 2 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 and a half cups of aged uncooked basmati rice
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 mace strand — optional
- 4 green cardamom pods
- 4 cloves
- 2 tbsp ghee
Preparation
Rinse the rice until the water is clearer. Cover generously with water and soak for 20 min. Drain and discard this water. Split and deseed the chilli if using.
1 green chilli — optional1 and a half cups of aged uncooked basmati rice- mixing bowl
- colander
- knife
- chopping board
Heat the ghee in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the cumin, bay leaf, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and optional mace. Fry for 2 min, until fragrant. Add the drained rice and optional chilli. Stir gently over high heat to coat the grains without breaking them.
1 bay leaf1 five-centimetre cinnamon stick2 tsp cumin seeds1 mace strand — optional4 green cardamom pods4 cloves2 tbsp ghee- heavy-bottomed saucepan
- spoon
Add the measured water and salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat. Cook gently for about 17 min, until the water is absorbed and the grains tender. Remove from the heat and rest, covered, for 10 min. Remove the whole spices before serving and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
3 cups of water½ tsp salt- heavy-bottomed saucepan
- lid
- fork
Allergens
- Milk
Composition to check for: Celery, Crustaceans, Eggs, Fish, Gluten, Lupin, Molluscs, Mustard, Tree nuts, Peanuts, Sesame, Soy, Sulphites.
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