Ingredients
- basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- ghee or cooking oil
- bay leaf
- salt, or to taste
- hot water
- chopped fresh coriander, optional
Vegetarian Recipe
Fluffy Jeera Rice
Separate basmati grains scented with cumin and tempered in ghee or cooking oil.
Method
Heat ghee or oil and add 2 tsp of Whole Cumin Seeds and bay leaf.
Drain the rice and add it to the pan; sauté gently for one minute.
Add hot water and salt and bring to a boil.
Cover tightly and cook on low heat until the water is absorbed.
Turn off the heat and rest covered for ten minutes.
Fluff gently and garnish with optional coriander.
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