JEERA RICE

Ingredients

for 3-4 persons

• Basmati rice 2 cups
• Cumin seeds 1 tsp
• Cloves 2-3
• Black peppercorns 6-7
• Cinnamon 1 stick
• salt to taste
• Bay leaf 1
• Black cardamom 1
• Oil 2 tbsp

Method

• Soak rice for 30 minutes in water
• Heat oil in pan.
• Add whole spices and saute untill they change the color.
• Add soaked rice and 4 cups of water. (add 3 cups if using pressure cooker)
• Mix well.
• Cover and cook on medium heat.
• It will take 20-25 minutes approximately. (pressure cooker takes less time)
• Jeera Rice is ready.
• Serve hot with choice of your curry dish.