Jeera Rice / Zeera Rice is a simple and flavorful rice preparation. Since Jeera (cumin seeds) is used to impart main flavor, it’s known as ‘Jeera Rice’. Cumin is one of the important spices in Indian household. It not only gives great flavor but also helps improve digestion.

It’s versatile and goes well with Dal Tadka (Tempered Dal), Dal Makhni or any veg/non-veg curry. These combinations are very popular in North India. Unlike pulao or biriyani, this does not involve lot of preparation or ingredients. Hence it’s easy to make and can be served in place of plain rice.

Although there are different ways to prepare the same, what I have given in this post is the most basic one. If you like, you can try adding other spices too like bay leaf, star anise, clove etc but I don’t usually add these as they overpower the flavor of cumin. But you can experiment and see if you like it that way.

You can find other rice varieties here.

Step by Step Recipe of Jeera Rice:

  • We need below ingredients to make this rice. You will find exact measurements in the recipe card below.
  • Wash rice grains well and soak for 20 mins. Add few drops of ghee.
  • If using rice cooker, switch on the cooker and let rice cook completely.
  • Once cooked, fluff with fork and spread it on plate. Let it cool.
  • Heat ghee in a pan. Now add cumin seeds and let them splutter.
  • Throw in some green chilies.
  • Add cooked rice and mix well.
  • Add salt and coriander.
  • Saute for couple of minutes and serve with Dal Tadka.
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Jeera Rice
Prep Time
40 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
50 mins
 

Jeera rice is a cumin flavored rice often served with Dal tadka.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: cumin seeds, puffed rice
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
  • 1¼ cup Rice
  • 2½ cups Water
  • 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1-2 Green chilies
  • ¼ cup Coriander finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ghee
  • Salt per taste
How-To

  1. Wash rice grains and soak for 20 mins.

  2. After 20 mins, add rice grains in pressure cooker/rice cooker/IP. Add 2 and 1/2 cups of water. Cook completely.

  3. Once cooked, fluff with fork and spread it on plate. Let it cool.

  4. Heat ghee in a pan. Add cumin seeds and let them crackle. Then add green chilies.

  5. Now add cooked rice and mix. Add salt and chopped coriander. Saute for couple of minutes.

  6. Switch off the gas and remove in serving bowl.

  7. Serve hot with Dal Tadka.


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