Indian
Indian - South Indian Classics
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 sona masuri rice
- • 1/2 cup grated fresh coconut
- • 2 tbsp coconut oil
- • 1 tsp mustard seeds
- • 1 tsp urad dal
- • 1 tsp chana dal
- • 2 dried red chilies, broken
- • 10 curry leaves
- • 1 tsp salt
Preparation Steps
1
Phase 1
Cook the rice, spread it on a plate, and cool completely so the grains stay separate.
2
Phase 2
Heat coconut oil and pop the mustard seeds.
3
Phase 3
Add the urad dal and chana dal and fry until golden.
4
Phase 4
Add the dried red chilies and curry leaves and let them crackle.
5
Phase 5
Add the grated coconut and sauté for a minute until fragrant.
6
Phase 6
Add the cooled rice and salt and toss gently on low heat for 2 minutes; serve with papad and pickle.