Jeera pulao-jeera rice(Cumin flavored rice)..

Jeera (zeera) rice is a very simple and flavorful rice and can be prepared in a few minutes. It is the simplest of all flavored rice and goes well with most of the gravies we usually prepare for roti/chapati. Today let us learn how to prepare jeera pulao/rice following our easy jeera pulao recipe.

INGREDIENTS:

• Basmati rice-1 cup.
• Finely chopped Onion-1(optional).
• Ghee/butter-2 tsp + 1 tsp oil.
• Cumin seeds(jeera)-2 tsp.

Whole Garam masala:

• Cloves-2.
• Cinnamon-1 inch piece.
• Bay leaf-1.
• Star anise-1(optional).

PREPARATION:

Jeera rice

• Wash & soak basmati rice in water for 20 min.Drain & keep it aside.
• Heat oil in a pan,add whole garam masala,saute for few seconds & then add cumin seeds,when it splutters,add onion & saute till golden brown in color,then add the drained rice & fry for a few minutes.add 2 cups of water,needed salt & cook rice till done.

*u can cook rice in a rice cooker/pressure cooker/in a pan with a lid.

• "Jeera rice" is ready to serve...fluff it with a fork & serve it with any gravy side dish of your choice.

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