Thursday, May 12, 2016

Jeera Rice (Pulao) / Cumin Rice ~ Day 117


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Preparation time: 5 minutes + 20 minutes soaking time
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
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Ingredients:
  • Basmati rice - 2 cups
  • Cumin seeds / Jeera - 4 tsp
  • Bay leaves - 2
  • Cinnamon stick - 1 
  • Cloves - 4
  • Salt - to taste
  • Oil - 1 tbsp
  • Ghee / clarified butter - 1 tbsp
  • Water - 4 cups

Method:
  1. Wash and soak the rice for 20 minutes.  Drain.
  2. Heat oil + ghee in a large saucepan.  Add cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon, and cloves.  Fry for 15 seconds.
  3. Add the rice and saute gently for 2 minutes.  Add 4 cups of water along with salt.  Bring the water to a boil.  Simmer and cover the saucepan. 
  4. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes or until the rice is done.  Remove from the heat and gently fluff the rice with a fork.
  5. Serve hot with any dal or curry.


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