Jeera Rice
Jeera rice is a fragrant and flavorful Indian side dish where rice is cooked with cumin seeds. It's a simple yet elegant accompaniment to various curries and dals, offering a subtle warmth and aroma.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 35 min
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Enkel
- Per porsjon
- 360 kcal
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Konvertert for visning; mengdene i oppskriften forblir tilsvarende.
Ingredienser
- 1,5 koppbasmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 15-20 minutes
- 2,5 koppwater
- 1 ssvegetable oil
- 1 tscumin seed
- 0,75 tssalt
garnish
- 2 ssfresh cilantro, chopped(valgfritt)
Utstyr
medium pot with lid · strainer · fork
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Rinse the basmati rice thoroughly under cold running water until the water runs clear, then soak it in fresh water for 15-20 minutes.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Soaking helps the rice cook more evenly and prevents it from getting sticky.
- 2
After soaking, drain the rice well and set aside.
- 3
Heat the vegetable oil in a medium pot or saucepan over medium heat.
Omtrent 1 min
- 4
Add the cumin seeds to the hot oil and sauté for about 30 seconds until they turn a light golden brown and become fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Be careful not to burn the cumin seeds, as they can turn bitter quickly.
- 5
Add the drained basmati rice to the pot and stir gently to coat the grains with the oil and cumin seeds.
Omtrent 1 min
- 6
Pour in the water and add the salt.
- 7
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly with a lid, and simmer for 12-15 minutes.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: Do not lift the lid during this cooking time, as it will release steam and affect the cooking process.
- 8
Once the cooking time is complete, remove the pot from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 5 minutes.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: This resting period allows the steam to redistribute and the rice grains to firm up.
- 9
Gently fluff the jeera rice with a fork.
- 10
Garnish with fresh cilantro, if using, and serve hot.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 359,6kcal
- Protein
- 6,4g
- Karbohydrater
- 70,5g
- Fett
- 4,4g
- Fiber
- 0,6g
- Sukker
- 0,2g
Beregnet ut fra ingrediensmengdene i oppskriften. Verdiene kan variere med merkevarer og erstatninger.
Hold den god
Store leftover jeera rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently in the microwave or on the stovetop with a splash of water to prevent drying.
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