Make some Quick, delicious and simple fluffy cumin seed flavoured rice every time. This flavourful Cumin Rice makes dinner and packed lunches a breeze.
Simple Jeera rice can be made both in the pressure cooker. However, I prefer making my jeera rice on the stovetop in an open pot.
This hassle-free flavourful rice is something we love. Jeera Rice is easy to make and pairs well with spicy curries and bland dals as well. I like to make my life easier with this simple rice.
I love to pair my Jeera rice with Tomato Saar Recipe, A Delectable Vegetarian Dalcha Recipe. How about some South Indian Bhat Recipe? This makes a yummy rice recipe too.
Contents:
- This Jeera Rice recipe and me
- Why MSK Jeera rice recipe
- Let's get started
- For Your Questions
- Rice recipes we love
- Recipe card
- Pin for Later
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This Jeera Rice recipe and me
One of the first rice I cooked was at about 8 years was Jeera rice! Cooked meaning I stirred the pot when Amma was not looking!
Over the period I have changed the way I cook it. I am also sharing the pressure cooker method of making this yum pilaf.
Why MSK Jeera rice recipe:
Make this recipe as it is
- Quick and Easy to make
- Flavourful
- Pairs well with both spicy curried and bland ones
- Pair Jeera rice with vegetarian and non-vegetarian curries
Let's get started:
These are the ingredients you will need. For quantities please check the recipe card.
Ingredients:
- Basmati Rice
- Onion
- Cumin seeds
- Clarified Butter
- Bay leaf
- Cinnamon
- Peppercorns (optional)
- Star Anise
- Cashew nuts
- Salt
- Water
Method:
For the Stovetop method:
- Wash and drain the rice. Set aside.
- Add the ghee to the thick bottomed vessel.
- Add the cashew nuts and fry till the cashew nuts are golden brown. Drain and set aside.
- Add the bay leaf and the cumin seed, star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves.
- Once you get the wonderful aroma of the spices add onions and fry till translucent.
- Add the rice and fry for a few minutes.
- Add the 2 cups water, salt and stir. Check the seasoning and cook till the rice is done.
Pressure Cooker method:
- You can make the jeera rice directly in the cooker. Follow the steps exactly but add 1.5 cups of water.
- cook for 1 whistle and wait for the pressure to drop.
- The quantity of water here is approximate please adjust as per the rice. Generally, old rice needs more water and new rice lesser
Substitutes:
- In place of rice use quinoa, millets.
- Use oil in place of clarified butter for a vegan Jeera Rice.
Variations:
- Kid-friendly- This rice is bland and great for kids. But if you plan to serve your toddler this I will make it softer and a little sticky.
- For a party use a lot of nuts like almonds, pistachios, raisins that are fried in clarified butter.
- Vary the whole masala to alter the flavour.
Equipment:
For the Stovetop method:
- A deep pan
- Spoons and ladles
- Bowls
Pressure Cooker method:
- Pressure cooker
- Spoons and ladles
How to serve:
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cashew nuts.
- Cool a bit then add coriander leaves.
- Serve with dal fry, or makhani gravy, sabzi and dal or Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi Yum!!
- This rice tastes good in packed lunches so do pack them up. With lentils curry and papad they make a filling meal
How to store:
- Since there are onions used the rice can be stored for a day in the fridge. I have never kept it longer. In case the rice is sticky or smells bad please discard it.
For Your Questions:
Protips:
- Use any rice but I ampartial to basamti rice while making Jeera Rice Recipe.
- I wash and drain the rice. But you can also soak them in water for 30 minutes before adding to the pan.
- I love using a combo of star anise, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves along with cumin. You can use or leave out any of them.
Rice recipes we love:
Recipe card:
Jeera Rice Recipe
Equipment
- Pan/Pot
- Spoons and Ladles
- Bowls
- Pressure cooker If cooking in pressure cooker
Ingredients
- 1 cup rice
- 1 onion thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- 4-5 peppercorns optional
- 1 star anise
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon clarified butter or ghee
- cashew nuts a handful
- salt to taste
- water
Instructions
For Stove top method:
- Wash and drain the rice. Set aside.
- Add the ghee to the thick bottomed vessel. Add the cashew nuts and fry till the cashew nuts are golden brown. Drain and set aside.
- Add the bay leaf and the jeera, cinnamon, peppercorns, cardamom and cloves.
- Once you get the wonderful aroma of the spices add onions and fry till translucent.
- Add the rice and fry for a few minutes.
- Add the 2 cups water, salt and stir. Check the seasoning and cook till the rice is done.
Pressure Cooker method:
- You can make the jeera rice directly in the cooker. Follow the steps exactly but add 1.5 cups of water.
- Cook for 1 whistle and wait for the pressure to drop.
How to serve:
- Fluff the rice with a fork and garnish with cashew nuts. Cool a bit then add coriander leaves.
- Serve with dal fry, or makhani gravy, sabzi and dal or Punjabi Pakoda Kadhi Yum!!
Notes
- In place of rice use quinoa, millets.
- Use oil in place of clarified butter for a vegan Jeera Rice.
- Kid friendly-This rice is definitely bland and great for kids. But if you plan to serve your toddler this I will make it softer and a little sticky.
- For a party use a lot of nuts like almonds, pistachios, raisins that are fried in clarified butter.
Nutritional Disclaimer: I am not a certified nutritionist and make no claims to the contrary. Please check with your nutritionist for your dietary needs and restrictions. Ultimately you are responsible for your decisions.
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Hema says
Love this simple and flavorful rice..
Anu says
Jeera rice is a comfort meal with any spicy dish. Looks yum
Chef Mireille says
great spice combo...can't wait to try this one!
Harini says
Very nice.
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Vardhini says
One of my favorite rice. Easy and tasty.
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Srivalli says
Simple and delicious!
KR @ Edible Entertainment says
looks good! I've never put pepper or cashews! that's an interesting choice
Poonam Borkar says
very delicious and flavorful rice..loved it!!
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Sobha Shyam says
simple and delicious rice..
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Gayathri NG says
Healthy, flavorful and delicious rice...
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sangee vijay says
very flavorful n inviting rice...looks truly inviting dear!!
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Julie says
Delicious n perfect combo,love it!!
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Gayathri Kumar says
Rice looks so delicious...
vaishali sabnani says
simple yet flavorful.
La @ FoodSlice says
I love cumin amongst all the spices and jeera rice is the easiest pulao. You just gotta love it
Ramya says
That is such a comforting meal:-)
veena krishnakumar says
Love Jeera rice. Looks so good
Suma Gandlur says
Delectable combo.
Smitha says
simpel and flavorful rice...best with gravy side dishes!
Rujuta says
Simple and delicious..
PJ says
Simple and flavorful
Mayuri Patel says
Jeera rice is one rice dish my family loves especially with tadka dal. Easy to make and so aromatic. I usually don't add onion. Will have to give that a try next time.
ArchanaPotdar says
:D. I know there are many ways of making it. Next time I will without onions.
Seema Sriram says
My usual go to recipe that i am sure will make the kids eat rice is jeera rice. I love pairing it with dal and some dry paneer sabji.
ArchanaPotdar says
😀 Same pinch.
Priya Vj says
Jeera rice is a keeper. I love to make this when I am tired to make something elaborate . Paired with piping hot dal tadka and roasted papad ,jeera rice is my best choice