Jeera Rice
Aromatic Bomb! Cumin Seeds and Ghee Turn Basmati Rice into a Premium Side Dishes
Description
Premium long-grain 'Basmati Rice' cooked with massive cumin seeds (Jeera) tempered in Ghee. A highly aromatic rice.
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Recipe
Ingredients
Instructions
- Heat massive Ghee in a pot, fry cumin seeds slowly on low to transfer intense aroma to oil.
- Add washed/soaked Basmati rice, fry coating with oil until grains turn translucent.
- Add water and salt, cover, and cook on low until flaky. Scatter chopped cilantro to finish.
Learn more Spice, substitutes, tips
Key spices
Exotic aroma of cumin seeds and Ghee richness
Substitutes at Japanese supermarkets
Thai rice (different aroma but sub as long-grain rice)
Pairing
Dal Tadka(Lentil Curry)、Mutton Curry
Trivia
[Trend] The absolute staple ordered instead of plain rice at North Indian restaurants. Cumin promotes digestion, making it magic rice preventing stomach heaviness even with heavy curries.
Eating tips & etiquette
[Unique Eating] Splash Dal (lentil soup) heavily over hot Jeera Rice, mixing well by hand to explode the cumin aroma while shoveling it down!
Allergen
Dairy (from Ghee)