Jeera Rice Recipe

Jeera rice is one of the simple and easy to make rice dish. Makes a nice combination with rajma masala or egg curry. Jeera Rice picture

Summary

Preparation Time2 MinCooking Time15 Min

Ready In17 MinHealth IndexHealthy++

Servings2CuisineIndian

CourseMain DishTasteSavour

SpecialityComplete Meal, Kids, Christmas, Holi, Holidays, Pregnancy, WeddingVegetarianVegan

Main IngredientRiceInterest GroupEveryday, Classic

Ingredients

	Basmati rice	2 Cup (32 tbs)
	Jeera	1 Teaspoon
	Ghee/Oil	1 Teaspoon
	Bay leaves	2
	Salt	To Taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 709 Calories from Fat 37

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 4 g6.7%

Saturated Fat 1.9 g9.6%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 6.7 mg2.2%

Sodium 207.5 mg8.6%

Total Carbohydrates 150 g49.9%

Dietary Fiber 2.9 g11.7%

Sugars 0.3 g

Protein 14 g27.4%

Vitamin A 1.9% Vitamin C 1.1%

Calcium 8.4% Iron 19.8%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

1. Soak rice in water for about 1/2 hour.
2. Heat oil in a pan and add the bay leaves.
3. Add 4 cups of water, cumin seeds and salt to taste. Bring it to a boil.
4. Add rice by draining water. Bring it to a boil.
5. Lower the heat. Cover and cook till all the water evaporates. (Stirring occasionally)
6. Serve hot with any curry.

Comments

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ramyanagarajan says :

hi saritha i'm a big fan of urs n snigdha's recipes... hey can u pl tell me... can we add shajeera instead of jeera...

Posted on: 23 June 2009 - 4:38am

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Thanks Ganesh.

Posted on: 2 October 2008 - 6:03pm

Ganesh Dutta says :

With any Indian curry it makes a great taste. By the way this is wonderful Jeera rice recipe. Thanks for sharing.

Posted on: 29 March 2008 - 1:59pm

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Hi Deepa, I'll surely be your friend...not only me you will find so many foodie friends and a lot of great recipes. I'll surely mail you if you send me your email ID.

Posted on: 26 March 2008 - 1:00pm

deepaspgowda says :

hi,sarita thx for giving reply.my id is deepaspgowda@gmail.com.can u tell how to search the recipes in ifood.tv. bye

Posted on: 29 March 2008 - 2:21pm

deepaspgowda says :

hi, my name is deepa.iam staying in london with my husband and two kids.we r basically from b'lore.i love to make new friends .i to love cooking.i'll try recipes by doing.i saw ur recipesin ifood.tv.it was really delicious.i want to learn from u.can u pls mail me this recipe.will u be my new friend.pls mail me back bye deepa

Posted on: 26 March 2008 - 12:06pm

Sarita Bhandarkar says :

Thanks a lot Vandana. I love it too :)

Posted on: 21 March 2008 - 9:47am

vandana says :

hi sarita, your jeera rice looks gr8. Incidentally have posted a jeera rice recipe too. I love the taste and flavor of this simple and easy to make rice dish.

Posted on: 20 March 2008 - 11:45pm

Jeera Rice Recipe

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