If (like us) you’re a fan of Indian delicacies and end up ordering it often, then you definately’ve in all probability loved jeera rice: the superbly spiced rice that generally accompanies your curry.

Whereas growing a brand new recipe (coming quickly!), we had been craving that fluffy, restaurant-style rice and acquired to testing! The result’s our EASY, impressed model of jeera rice made with simply 4 elements. Allow us to present you the way it’s finished!

What’s Jeera Rice?

Jeera is a Hindi phrase derived from a Sanskrit phrase that means cumin seeds. In its easiest sense, jeera rice (additionally referred to as Jeera Bhaat) is rice with cumin seeds.

It’s a well-liked on a regular basis dish in North India and Pakistan, and every recipe is a little bit completely different. Rice, cumin seeds, vegetable oil, onions, salt, and cilantro are widespread elements, although some recipes embrace extra spices, use completely different oils or ghee, or produce other modifications.

Our model retains it about so simple as it will get! In the event you’re on the lookout for a recipe with extra spices, we propose testing this stunning recipe from Swasthi Shreekanth.

The right way to Make Jeera Rice

Step one is to decide on between making your jeera rice on the stovetop or within the On the spot Pot. The end result is identical both manner and it takes about the identical period of time (because the On the spot Pot requires time to pressurize and launch strain).

The advantages of utilizing the On the spot Pot are it’s hands-off and it stays heat when you’re making ready different dishes. That mentioned, the stovetop technique ends in rather less work for whoever is on dish responsibility!

With both technique, you’ll start by toasting cumin seeds (and, optionally, mustard seeds) in your alternative of oil. We like coconut oil as a result of it provides richness and a really delicate coconut taste. Butter or ghee are additionally tasty choices for those who’re not vegan/dairy-free.

Then we add white rice, water, and salt and get it simmering. A easy but scrumptious facet is minutes away!

We hope you like this jeera rice! It’s:

FluffySubtly spicedQuick & easyVersatile& SO scrumptious!

It pairs superbly with curries, palak paneer, chana masala, vindaloo, and different saucy, Indian-inspired recipes.

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