STEP 1.Rinse basmati rice till the water runs clear of starch. Soak the rice for 30 mins and then drain all the water. Keep aside.
STEP 2.Heat 4 cups water till it comes to a boil. Add all the whole spices. Add rice and salt. Simmer the rice on a low flame uncovered.
STEP 3.The rice grains should be cooked till tender and yet separate. Drain the water and keep the cooked rice aside.
STEP 4.If you want you can rinse also the rice with water at room temperature. This stops the cooking of the rice and keeps the grains separate.
STEP 5.Making Jeera Rice
STEP 6.Heat oil in a small pan. Add cumin/jeera.
STEP 7.Let them crackle. They have to be fried well otherwise you will taste uncooked cumin in the rice.
STEP 8.Add the green chilies. Stir for a few seconds. No need to brown the chilies.
STEP 9.Add the tempering to the hot or warm rice.
STEP 10.With a fork, gently mix the tempering with the rice grains. Even if some rice grains break, its alright. Do gently taking care so as not to break the rice grains.
STEP 11.Add coriander and gently mix or garnish the rice with coriander at the time of serving.
STEP 12.Serve jeera rice hot or warm with a dal or vegetable/paneer curry of your choice.
Nutrition value
240
calories per serving
7 g Fat4 g Protein39 g Carbs2 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
7g
Protein
4g
Carbs
39g
Fiber
2g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
39g
Protein
4g
Fiber
2g
Fats
Fat
7g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
6mg
Iron
< 1mg
Vitamin A
< 1mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
5mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
< 1mg
Vitamin E
1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
11mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
49mg
Selenium
< 1mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment