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jeera rice
servings 5
core ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 tbsp oil
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- 3 green cardamom pods
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- 5 peppercorns
extra ingredients
- 3 whole cloves
instructions
- Rinse rice in cold water 2-3 times until water runs clear, then soak the rice.
- Heat oil in a pot over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds, cardamom pods, bay leaf and peppercorns. Sizzle for 30 seconds until fragrant and cumin darkens slightly.
- Drain rice and add to pot. Stir gently for 1-2 minutes to coat grains with spiced oil.
- Add water and salt. Stir well and bring to a full boil.
- Immediately reduce heat to lowest setting and cover tightly with lid.
- Cook without lifting lid for the time specified for rice type.
- Turn off heat and let rest covered for 5 minutes.
notes
| White 🎅🏻 | Brown 🎅🏾 | |
|---|---|---|
| Water (cups) | 1.75 | 2 + 2 tbsp |
| Soak | 20 | 30 |
| Cook | 12-15 | 35-40 |
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"Cook without lifting lid for the time specified for rice type.",
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