Jeera Rice
Jeera rice is a simple and aromatic Indian side dish where rice is cooked with cumin seeds. It's a popular accompaniment to many curries and dals, offering a fragrant and subtly spiced flavor.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 40 min
- Serves
- 4
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 360 kcal
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1.5 cupbasmati rice, rinsed
- 2.5 cupwater
- 1 tspcumin seed
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 0.5 tspsalt
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh cilantro, chopped(optional)
Equipment
fork · pot · lid
The method
Step by step
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear; this removes excess starch.
About 3 min
Cook’s note: Rinsing prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
- 2
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium-sized pot or saucepan over medium heat.
About 1 min
- 3
Add the cumin seeds to the hot oil and let them splutter and turn fragrant, about 30 seconds to 1 minute.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Be careful not to burn the cumin seeds, as they can become bitter.
- 4
Add the rinsed basmati rice to the pot and stir gently for about 1-2 minutes, ensuring each grain is coated in the oil and cumin.
About 2 min
Cook’s note: This step helps to toast the rice slightly, enhancing its flavor.
- 5
Pour in the water and add the salt.
- 6
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat.
About 3 min
- 7
Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until all the water is absorbed.
About 15 min
Cook’s note: Do not lift the lid during this time, as it releases the steam needed for cooking.
- 8
Remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, still covered, for 10 minutes.
About 10 min
Cook’s note: This resting period allows the rice to finish steaming and become fluffy.
- 9
Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Avoid stirring vigorously, as this can break the rice grains.
- 10
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, and serve hot.
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 359.6kcal
- Protein
- 6.4g
- Carbs
- 70.5g
- Fat
- 4.4g
- Fibre
- 0.6g
- Sugar
- 0.2g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftover jeera rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat in a microwave with a splash of water or in a pan over low heat until warmed through.
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