Jeera (Cumin) Rice

Name: Jeera (Cumin) Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds; 1 cup dry jasmine rice; 1.75 cups water; salt to taste

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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!

Recipe by Manisha Pandit

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

Servings:

2

Yield:

2 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

465	Calories
14g	Fat
77g	Carbs
7g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 465
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Sodium 1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 77g	28%
Dietary Fiber 1g	4%
Protein 7g
Calcium 5mg	0%
Iron 1mg	6%
Potassium 9mg	0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.