Jeera Rice-Cumin flavoured Rice-Jeera Pulao

Preparation time-25 minutes
Serving-3

Ingredients:

• Basmati rice (long grain)-1 glass
• Water -1 and 3/4 glass (1.75 glass)
• Cumin seeds-1 tbsp
• Cinnamon stick-2 inch
• Black cardamom-1
• Dry red chilli-2
• Bay leaves-2
• Chopped coriander leaves-1/3 cup
• Ghee/cooking oil-2 tbsp
• Salt to taste

Method:

• Turn on the flame, heat a pan.
• Add ghee/oil in the pan and let it heat.
• Add cinnamon stick, cardamom, dry red chilli and bay leaves, fry it for few seconds.
• Add cumin seeds, fry it for 10-15 seconds on medium flame.
• Add washed rice, water (1 and 3/4 glass) and 1/2 tsp of salt, stir it.
• Cover the pan and cook it on high flame till it starts boiling.
• Once the rice starts boiling, reduce the flame to medium flame and cook it for another 7-8 minutes (partially cover the pan).
• Reduce the flame to low, stir it and cover half of the pan and cook it for 2-3 minutes more.
• Turn off the flame, cover the pan and leave the rice covered for 8-10 minutes.
• Ready to serve with dal tadka, dal fry or any curry.