Jeera Rice

Jeera rice is one of my all time favorites. I have few super easy and yummy menus for lazy days and this rice is certainly one among them. But jeera rice comes handy when you want to prepare and rich north indian menu. Since this is a light dish it can be paired with other rich gravies and rotis to make a perfect combo! Posting my version hope you find it useful too :) .

Jeera Rice

Cuisine: Indian Category: Main Course Difficulty level: Easy Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook time: 15 mins Servings: 4

Ingredients Basmati Rice 2 cup Salt 1 Tsp To Temper Ghee 2 Tbsp Dry Red Chili 4-5 Shah Jeera 1/2 Tsp Asafetida A small pinch Curry leaves 1 spring Preparation     1.     Soak basmati rice in hot water for 30 mins. Assemble ingredients for tempering.

Method            1.     In pressure pan add 1 Tbsp ghee and once it gets heated temper the ingredients mentioned.      2.     Add the soaked rice along with 1 cup water and salt. Mix everything well and pressure cook in medium flame for 3 whistles.     3.     Once the rice is cooked add another tbsp ghee and fluff it with fork. Serve hot with raitha/ papad or sabji of your choice!!

Notes       ·         Do not add more water than mentioned. The rice should be just immersed in water.       ·         Cook in medium flame if you cook directly in pressure pan like me.      ·         If you can't get Shah jeera you can use normal jeera too. But shah jeera adds more flavor hence its recommended.

I love to pair it with papad and palak paneer :)