JEERA RICE | CUMIN SEEDS RICE | JEERAGA SADHAM | RICE COOKER RECIPES

Jeera Rice , ( Cumin Seeds ) rice is a easy , simple yet very flavorful and delicious rice prepared in rice cooker in less than 30 minutes . This could be packed for lunch box . Kids would love this for sure ! Off to today's post Jeera Rice Recipe .

JEERA RICE | CUMIN SEEDS RICE | JEERAGA SADHAM | RICE COOKER RECIPES

Ingredients:

Preparation Time : 5 minutes | Cooking Time : 20 minutes  |  Serves : 4
Recipe Category: Rice Recipes | Recipe Cuisine: Indian

• Basmathi Rice - 2 cups , washed and soaked in water for half an hour
• Water - 3 cups 
• Salt - To taste 

To Temper :

• Cumin seeds ( jeera ) - 1 tablespoon
• star aniseed - 1star
• Cinnamon stick  - 2' stick , broken
• Cloves - 3  numbers
• Ginger garlic paste  - 1Tablespoon ( Click here for the recipe )
• Oil Or  Ghee - 2 teaspoon ( Click here for the ghee recipe ) , Oil could be used to make it Vegan
• Green Chilli - 3 numbers , Slit

JEERA RICE | CUMIN SEEDS RICE | JEERAGA SADHAM | RICE COOKER RECIPES

Procedure:

Take the rice cooker , Add the basmathi rice and required water and salt  . Set aside for 30 minutes . 

In a Shallow pan  heat oil or  Ghee , add the cinnamon stick , cloves , star Aniseed and stir fy for 30 seconds.It gives a nice aroma . Add the green chillis and stir for few seconds .

Now add the cumin seeds ( Jeera ) . Allow the jeera to  roast in oil / Ghee .

Add the Ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes away.

Transfer the contents to the soaked basmathi rice .  Mix Well

Cover with the lid and turn on the rice cooker to the cook mode . Allow them to cook . The rice cooker automatically comes to the warm mode once the rice is done cooking .

 Gently Mix the jeera Rice  .

Delicious Jeera Rice is ready to be served  .Serve hot with raitha or any curry of your choice .

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