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Homemade Zeera Rice (Jeera/Cumin Spiced Rice)

Look no further for the ultimate Homemade Zeera Rice (Jeera/Cumin Spiced Rice) recipe that promises fluffy, fragrant, and impeccably cooked rice, all with the added convenience of being remarkably simple to prepare. It's almost unbelievable, but this recipe can be on your plate in under 20 minutes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Kosher
Keyword: cumin rice, jeera rice, zeera rice
Servings: 2 people
Calories: 342kcal
Author: Sarah Mirza

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp salt or as taste

Instructions

  • Add olive oil in a pot on medium heat.
  • Let it heat up.
  • Now add in cloves and cumin seeds.
  • Sauté the cloves and cumin seeds with in the oil for 10-15 seconds.
  • Add in the rice and water.
  • Give a mix.
  • Let it cook and bring to a boil until you see the water evaporating.
  • When it's half the water is evaporated.
  • Cover the lid and let it cook on medium-low for 10 minutes or until all the water evaporated.
  • Now turn the stove to low, let it cook on low for 5 minutes. Remember the lid is still on the pot.
  • It's done. Serve immediately.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Sodium: 1181mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Vitamin A: 13IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 44mg | Iron: 1mg