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Jeera rice
Simple ingredients, warm spice and plenty of flavor.
Jeera rice: separate white grains are dotted with cumin.
Images are AI-generated serving illustrations; actual portions and results may vary.
GET EVERYTHING READY
Everything you’ll need.
For 4 servings. Tap each ingredient as you get it ready.
Use the written amounts, not the portions shown in the illustrations. US volume and weight equivalents are approximate.
What equipment do I need?
Lidded saucepan; sieve.
The recipe at a glance.
See the sequence, then follow the full instructions below.
FOLLOW ALONG
4 simple steps.
One delicious result.
Illustrative preparation stage 1 Rinse and drain
No heat
Have readyRice
- Rinse rice until water is less cloudy.
- Drain thoroughly.
Illustrative preparation stage 2 Toast cumin
Medium-low
Have readyGhee, cumin, rice
- Melt ghee over medium-low heat.
- Stir cumin for 20–30 seconds, then add rice and stir for 1 minute.
SPICE MAGICCumin Seeds Whole (Jeera)View this spice →Next: Cook covered ↓Illustrative preparation stage 3 Cook covered
Low
Have readyWater, salt
- Add measured water and salt.
- Bring to a boil, cover and reduce to the lowest heat.
- Cook 12–15 minutes without lifting lid.
Illustrative preparation stage 4 Rest and fluff
Off heat
Have readyNo new ingredients
- Turn off heat and leave covered for 10 minutes.
- Fluff with a fork.
AT THE TABLE
A few good things alongside.
Cucumber raita
Green salad
Basmati rice
AI-generated serving suggestions. Side dishes are separate from the recipe quantities.
A few things worth knowing.
Recipe development status
Original development recipe; quantities, yield and timings require kitchen testing.
Measuring your ingredients
US volumes are approximate; weigh ingredients when possible.
Ingredients and allergens
Allergen check: includes milk. Check all packaged ingredients, including spice blends, and separate serving suggestions.
FROM YOUR SPICE SHELF