Title: Jeera (Cumin) Rice
Categories: Indian
Yield: 6 Servings
5 tb Oil
1 1/2 ts Cumin seeds
1 c Basmati rice
Salt; to taste
Turmeric powder
Total cooking time: 20 minutes
Clean and wash the rice in 3-4 changes of water. Soak in 2 cups of
clean water for 25-30 minutes.
Heat oil in wok. Add the cumin seeds. Add a pinch of turmeric powder &
immediately add the rice. Add water & salt as per taste & stir
slowly. Let it cook on high flame for 7-8 minutes or just until the
water is almost absorbed. Lower the flame & cover the wok. Let it
cook for 4 more minutes on a slow flame until the water dries up. The
rice is ready to eat.
Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro leaves & serve it steaming hot.
