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Restaurant Style Jeera Rice Recipe

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Jeera rice recipe, restaurant style (How to make jeera rice recipe)
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Description

Jeera rice is a popular Indian dish that is often served in restaurants. It is a simple yet flavorful dish that is made using basmati rice and cumin seeds. The dish is perfect to serve as a side dish with any Indian curry or gravy. In this recipe, we will be making restaurant-style jeera rice that is sure to impress your guests.

Prep time:

The prep time for this recipe is around 10-15 minutes.

Cook Time:

The cook time for this recipe is around 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

Here are the ingredients that you will need to make restaurant-style jeera rice:
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 tbsp ghee or oil
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2-3 green cardamom pods
  • 1-inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

Equipment:

Here are the equipment that you will need to make restaurant-style jeera rice:
  • Medium-sized pot with lid
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons

Method:

Follow these steps to make restaurant-style jeera rice:
  1. Rinse the basmati rice in cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in cold water for 20-30 minutes.
  2. Heat ghee or oil in a medium-sized pot over medium heat.
  3. Add cumin seeds, bay leaf, green cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick. Fry for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  4. Add the soaked rice and stir well to coat the rice with the spices.
  5. Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Bring it to a boil.
  6. Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Cook for 15-20 minutes or until the rice is cooked and all the water has been absorbed.
  7. Remove the pot from the heat and let it sit for 5 minutes.
  8. Fluff the rice with a fork and remove the bay leaf, cardamom pods, and cinnamon stick.
  9. Your restaurant-style jeera rice is ready to be served.

Notes:

  • If you don't have basmati rice, you can use any long-grain rice.
  • If you want to add more flavor, you can add some chopped onions, garlic, and ginger along with the spices.
  • You can also add some chopped cilantro or mint leaves for garnish.

Nutrition Info:

Here is the nutrition information for restaurant-style jeera rice:
  • Calories: 216
  • Protein: 4g
  • Fat: 6g
  • Carbohydrates: 37g
  • Fiber: 1g

Recipe Tips:

  • Make sure to rinse the rice well before soaking it.
  • Soaking the rice helps to remove excess starch and makes the rice fluffy.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed pot to prevent the rice from sticking to the bottom.
  • Do not open the lid while the rice is cooking as it will release the steam and affect the cooking process.
  • Let the rice sit for 5 minutes after removing it from the heat to allow the steam to escape and the rice to settle.

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