Jeera Rice with Cumin Seeds and Ghee

A fragrant and simple rice dish flavored with cumin seeds and ghee. A classic accompaniment to Indian curries.

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

30 minutes

Calories

824 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

2 items

Cost

£0.21/serving

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Ingredients

Servings

1cupBasmati Rice(Long grain basmati rice is recommended for best results.)

£0.30

2cupsWater

2tablespoonsGhee(You can substitute with butter or vegetable oil, but ghee provides the most authentic flavor.)

£0.40

1tablespoonCumin Seeds

£0.15

0.5teaspoonSalt(Or to taste.)

£0.01

Total Cost

£0.86

£0.21 per serving

Instructions

1.
Rinse the basmati rice in a fine-mesh sieve under cold running water until the water runs clear. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
2.
In a heavy-bottomed pot, melt the ghee over medium heat.
3.
Add the cumin seeds to the ghee and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds, or until fragrant. Be careful not to burn them.
4.
Add the rinsed rice to the pot and stir gently to coat the grains with the ghee and cumin seeds.
5.
Pour in the water and add salt. Bring the mixture to a boil.
6.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to the lowest setting, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed and the rice is cooked through.
7.
Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit, covered, for 5-10 minutes. This allows the rice to steam and fluff up.
8.
Fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (155g)

824 kcal / 3447 kJ

Carbs

90.5g

35% of RDA

Fat

46.2g

66% of RDA

Protein

14.2g

28% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

1.9 g

6% of RDA

Sugar

0.8 g

1% of RDA

Sodium

1168 mg

51% of RDA

Saturated Fat

28.9 g

144% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For extra flavor, you can add a bay leaf or a small cinnamon stick while the rice is cooking. Remove them before serving.

If you don't have ghee, you can use butter or vegetable oil, but ghee provides a more authentic flavor.

Adjust the amount of salt to your preference.

Ensure the lid fits tightly to prevent steam from escaping and ensure even cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Stovetop

Heavy-bottomed pot with lid

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