Best 5 Jeera Rice Recipes

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**Jeera Rice: A flavorful and aromatic Indian dish.**

Jeera rice is a simple yet flavorful Indian dish made with rice, cumin seeds, and a few other spices. It is a popular side dish served with curries, stews, and grilled meats. This delicious and versatile dish can be easily prepared in under 30 minutes, making it a perfect choice for busy weeknight meals or quick lunches. Our collection of jeera rice recipes includes variations like peas pulao, a colorful and flavorful dish with the addition of green peas, and lemon jeera rice, a tangy and refreshing take on the classic jeera rice. For those who enjoy a bit of heat, our spicy jeera rice recipe adds a kick of chili peppers and ginger. And for a healthier option, our brown jeera rice recipe uses brown rice instead of white rice, providing a nutty flavor and added fiber. No matter your preference, we have a jeera rice recipe that will tantalize your taste buds and make your next meal a memorable one.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

JEERA (CUMIN) RICE



Jeera (Cumin) Rice image

This is a wonderfully cumin flavored rice that enhances the flavor of many a dull meal!! Some variations to this recipe that are delicious: after adding the cumin seeds add onion, ginger, whole black peppercorn, cloves, or a cinnamon stick. You could also add all of the above options to make a rice chock-full of tastes!

Provided by MEDHALEE

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon cumin seeds
1 cup dry jasmine rice
1 ¾ cups water
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Heat the oil in a medium size saucepan over a medium-high heat. Drop in the cumin seeds, and cook until they splutter. Do not allow the cumin seeds to burn or become really dark brown in color. Add the rice and fry it in the oil for about 1 minute.
  • Add the water and salt and bring to a boil. Once the water is boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the saucepan. Cook the rice for approximately 15 minutes. If you feel the rice is getting burnt near the base of the pan as it cooks, one trick is to place the saucepan on another flat pan or griddle which is directly on the flame. Toss with a fork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.9 calories, Carbohydrate 77 g, Fat 13.9 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 6.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 0.9 mg

JEERA RICE



Jeera Rice image

A full-flavored, traditional Indian jeera rice. The whole garam masala adds a full and authentic taste and wonderful aroma to the rice.

Provided by GreenEggsnHam

Categories     Side Dish     Rice Side Dish Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup basmati rice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
4 whole cloves
4 whole black peppercorns
2 cardamom pods
1 bay leaf
1 ½ cups water
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Rinse rice 3 to 4 times and transfer to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir cumin until starting to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Drain rice and mix into spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Remove skillet from heat and let rest with cover on, about 15 minutes.
  • Remove cover and fluff rice with a fork. Remove bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 194.8 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Fat 3.1 g, Fiber 1.1 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 45.5 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

JEERA FRIED RICE



Jeera Fried Rice image

Indian fried rice made with long-grain rice, cumin, black peppercorns, and onions.

Provided by Moomal Abro

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Rice     Fried Rice Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 3

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain rice
2 ½ cups water
salt to taste
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
5 black peppercorns
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Wash rice well and soak in 2 1/2 cups salted water for 30 min.
  • Heat oil in a heavy or nonstick pan. Add onions and fry till dark brown. Drain onions and set aside, but reserve the oil.
  • In the same oil, stir fry cumin, peppercorns, and bay leaf for a few seconds.
  • Drain rice reserving the water and add the rice to the frying pan. Add sugar, stir gently, fry till rice is light brown. Add clove-cinnamon powder, stir. Add salt water (previously drained) and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer covered until rice is the cooked and the water evaporates. Rice should not be sticky when finished. Spoon the onions on top to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340 calories, Carbohydrate 56.5 g, Fat 10.2 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 15.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

CHARISHMA'S DELICIOUS CUMIN (JEERA) RICE



Charishma's Delicious Cumin (Jeera) Rice image

This was very well enjoyed by my family when I served it alongside my Pressure cooked Black eye peas (chauli). Please do try it if you want a nice jeera rice recipe and let me know what you think!

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories     Long Grain Rice

Time 1h5m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 cups basmati long-grain white rice, cleaned, washed, soaked in water for 30 minutes and drained
2 tablespoons pure wesson canola oil
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 -3 green cardamoms
2 cloves
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon salt
4 cups water
1/2 inch cinnamon stick

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a pot on medium flame.
  • Once its hot, toss in the cloves, cardamoms, bay leaf, cinnamon stick and cumin seeds.
  • Allow the cumin seeds to crackle.
  • Once they stop crackling, fold in the drained rice and cook on medium flame, stirring continuously for 4 minutes.
  • Stir in water and salt.
  • Mix well and bring to a boil.
  • Lower flame and allow to cook until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked.
  • Remove from heat.
  • Serve hot with "Charishma's Delicious Pressure-cooked Black-eye peas (Chauli)".
  • Enjoy!

JEERA FRIED RICE



JEERA FRIED RICE image

Categories     Rice

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup long-grain rice
2 1/2 cups water
1 recipe (to taste) salt
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 recipe - 1 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon cumin seeds
1 recipe - 5 black peppercorns
1 recipe - 1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 pinch ground cloves

Steps:

  • Wash rice well and soak in 2 1/2 cups salted water for 30 min.
  • Heat oil in a heavy or nonstick pan. Add onions and fry till dark brown. Drain onions and set aside, but reserve the oil. In the same oil, stir fry cumin, peppercorns, and bay leaf for a few seconds.
  • Drain rice reserving the water and add the rice to the frying pan. Add sugar, stir gently, fry till rice is light brown. Add clove-cinnamon powder, stir. Add salt water (previously drained) and bring to a boil.
  • Simmer covered until rice is the cooked and the water evaporates. Rice should not be sticky when finished. Spoon the onions on top to serve.

Tips:

  • Use high-quality rice: Basmati rice is a popular choice for jeera rice, as it has a long grain and a fluffy texture. However, you can also use other types of rice, such as jasmine rice or brown rice.
  • Rinse the rice thoroughly: This will help to remove any starch from the rice, which can make it sticky.
  • Use the right amount of water: The general rule of thumb is to use 1 cup of water for every cup of rice. However, you may need to adjust this amount depending on the type of rice you are using.
  • Add flavorings: Jeera rice is typically flavored with cumin seeds, but you can also add other spices, such as coriander, turmeric, or garam masala.
  • Let the rice rest: After the rice is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before serving. This will help the rice to absorb all of the flavors.

Conclusion:

Jeera rice is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served with a variety of main courses. It is a popular choice for Indian cuisine, but it can also be enjoyed by people of all cultures. If you are looking for a simple and flavorful rice dish, jeera rice is a great option.

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