Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice)
Fluffy, separate grains of basmati rice cooked with ghee and toasted cumin seeds, finished with fresh cilantro. The simple, aromatic rice that goes with every curry.
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Start your free weekContinue with free accessRinse and soak
Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes. Drain well.
Toast the cumin
Heat the ghee, add the cumin, bay leaf and cardamom and fry for 30 seconds until the cumin darkens and smells nutty.
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Rinse and soak
Rinse the rice several times until the water runs clear, then soak for 20 minutes. Drain well.
Toast the cumin
Heat the ghee, add the cumin, bay leaf and cardamom and fry for 30 seconds until the cumin darkens and smells nutty.
Cook
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Rest and fluff
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The Story Behind the Dish
Basmati rice, grown at the foothills of the Himalayas, has been prized for its fragrance for centuries — 'basmati' roughly means 'full of aroma'.
Jeera rice is the simplest way to show it off, and is a fixture of North Indian restaurant meals alongside dal and curry.
⭐ Why It's Famous
Quick, fragrant and versatile, jeera rice turns plain rice into something special.
💡 Fun Fact
Good basmati grains nearly double in length — but not width — when cooked.
North India
30.73°N, 76.78°E
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