Jeera Rice

I mostly get tried of thinking what to carry in my lunch box for office.I should tell jeera rice is one of the best option one could think of.The nice flvour of ghee along with jeera is breath taking and goes good with any curries but Rajma could be the best side dish with this.It is a popular dish in North India, an everyday rice dish.

Jeera Rice

Ingredients:

• 1 cup of uncooked basmati rice
• 2 small green cardamoms
• 1″ stick of cinnamon
• 1 clove
• 1 tablespoon ghee
• 1.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
• salt to taste

Method:

• Wash the rice till the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 1/2 an hour and drain.
• Heat Ghee, and add cardamom, cinnamon and clove. When they start to sizzle and splutter add the rice. Stir for sometime till the ghee coats the rice.
• Now add the Cumin seeds. Make sure not to add the Cumin seeds directly in the ghee, as this will darken the cumin and give a different flavor. Add salt and fry for some more time, about 5 more minutes.
• Increase the heat. Add 2 cups of water and let the water boil. When you see no water over the surface of the rice, cover it and immediately switch off the heat. Be very careful during this time as more heat or delay may burn the rice at the bottom of the pan. Let it stay covered for another 10-15 minutes.