Jeera Rice Recipe
Simple and aromatic Jeera Rice made with basmati rice and tempered cumin seeds. A light and easy-to-digest side dish that pairs perfectly with dals and curries.
Make perfect Jeera Rice at home with this easy recipe using basmati rice and cumin seeds. A quick, healthy side for curries and dals.
Description
Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)
Servings: 1 bowl (approx. 100g) | Prep: 5 mins | Cook: 15 mins
Vegan
Low Calorie
North Indian
Stove Top
g
129 kcal
Calories
2.7g
Protein
23g
Carbs
3.2g
Fats
1.6g
Fiber
0.9mg
Iron
240mg
Sodium
* Nutrition values are based on USDA data per 100g cooked recipe.
🧄 Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (soaked)
- 2 tsp cumin seeds (jeera)
- 1 tbsp oil or ghee
- 1.75 cups water
- Salt to taste
- Optional: bay leaf or cloves for aroma
🍽️ Instructions
- Heat oil or ghee in a pot. Add cumin seeds and optional whole spices.
- Let the cumin splutter and turn aromatic.
- Add soaked rice and sauté for a minute.
- Pour water and add salt. Bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on low until rice is soft and fluffy.
- Fluff gently and serve hot with dal or curry.
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1. Ingredients List
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Main: Basmati rice, cumin seeds (jeera)
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Fat: Oil or ghee
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Spices (optional): Bay leaf, cloves
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Others: Salt, water
Additional information
| calories | 120-140 |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | 20-30 |
| Fat | 2-4 |
| Fiber | 0-2 |
| Protein | 2-4 |
| Cooking Method | Pressure Cooker, Stove Top |
| Cuisine Type | Bengali, Gujarati, North Indian, Punjabi |
| Diet Type | Anything, Gulten-Free, Low-Calorie, Veg, Vegan |
| Health Goal | Digestion Support, Healthy lifestyle, Low Calorie |
| Prep Time | Under 10 mins |
| Special Category | Lunch Box Ideas |
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