Jeera Rice
jeera rice - steamed rice flavoured with mild spices and cumin seeds
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 stick cinnamon
- 3-4 cloves
- 3-4 cardamom
- 2 bay leaves
- salt to taste
- 1-2 tsp lime or lemon juice
- 2 tbsp ghee
Instructions
- Wash and soak rice for 10 minutes
- In a thick bottom, deep pan, add the ghee and the whole spices along with bay leaves
- add the cumin seeds and let it sizzle
- drain the rice and add to the pan. Give it a light mix
- add water, salt and lime juice and let it come to a boil
- Reduce the flame to medium and let the rice cook covered until done, usually around 7-8 minutes