How To Make Jeera (Cumin) Rice Recipe
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups of basmati rice
- 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece of ginger, grated
- Salt, to taste
- 4 cups of water
Instructions
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Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat ghee over medium heat. Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for a few seconds.
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Add diced onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger to the skillet. Saute until the onions are translucent.
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Add the rinsed basmati rice and stir well to coat it with the spices.
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Add salt and water to the skillet. Bring it to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and fluffy.
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Remove from heat and let it rest for 5 minutes. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 330kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 2g
- Cholesterol : 8mg
- Sodium : 400mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 64g
- Dietary Fiber : 2g
- Sugar : 1g
- Protein : 6g
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