Jeera Rice/ Cumin Butter Rice

Jeera Rice /Cumin Butter rice is a good variation to its steamed version. The roasted spices and onion garnish brings out a rich flavour and aroma to the basmati rice. Ideally served hot with indian gravies.


Serves -2
Ingredients:-
1. 1 cup Basmati rice/Long grained rice
2. 1 tsp cumin seeds/ jeera
3. 1 inch cinnamon stick
4. 3-4 pepper cons
5. 2 cloves
6. 1 bay leaf
7. 1 cardamom pod
8. 2 tsp oil/clarified butter
9. 1 tsp butter
10. 2 cups of warm water
11. 1/2 cup of fried onions for garnishing
12. salt to taste

Method:-
1. Wash the Basmati rice and drain.
2. Soak the washed rice in water for atleast 1/2 an hour.
3. Take a pan(with some depth and heavy bottom) and turn on the heat.
4. Add oil/clarified butter and let it turn hot.
5. Add the cumin seeds, bayleaf, cinnamon,cardamom,cloves and fry it for a minute.
6. Drain the soaked rice and add it to the pan and fry the rice on a high heat.
7. Add salt to the rice.
8. Add 2 cups of warm water and give it a stir.
9. Add a tsp of butter to the rice.
10. Lower the heat and put a lid to the pan.
11. Cook the rice. Check to see if the rice has cooked.
12. garnish with fried onions.
13. Enjoy!