Cumin-toasted basmati rice — the two-ingredient side that makes every curry a meal. Follow the full recipe card below — ingredients, timings, and method included.
Jeera Rice
Cumin-toasted basmati rice — the two-ingredient side that makes every curry a meal.
Ingredients
Method
- Rinse and soak the rice 20 minutes; drain.
- Fry cumin (and bay leaf) in ghee until dark and fragrant.
- Add the rice and gently toast for a minute.
- Pour in hot water and salt; cook covered on low until done (12 minutes).
- Fluff with a fork and serve.
Notes
Toast the cumin till it crackles and darkens — pale cumin is boring cumin.