Indian
Indian - Chutneys and Sides
Jeera Rice
Chef's Menu Description
An authentic Indian specialty cooked with freshly ground roasted spices, caramelised onions, and aromatic herbs in the traditional style.
Ingredients
- • 1 cup basmati rice, rinsed and soaked for 20 minutes
- • 2 tbsp ghee
- • 1 1/2 tsp cumin seeds
- • 1 bay leaf
- • 2 cups water
- • 1/2 tsp salt
- • 1 tbsp chopped coriander leaves
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Rinse the rice until the water runs clear, soak for 20 minutes, and drain.
2
Phase 2
Heat the ghee, add the bay leaf and cumin seeds, and fry until the cumin crackles and smells fragrant.
3
Phase 3
Add the drained rice and sauté for a minute, then pour in the water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, and cook on the lowest heat for 12 minutes.
4
Phase 4
Rest for 5 minutes, fluff with a fork, scatter with coriander, and serve with dal or curries.