How to make a Jeera Rice

                                        How to make a Jeera Rice

Jeera Rice is a straightforward and delightful Indian rice dish made with cumin seeds (jeera) and basmati rice. It's an ideal side dish for curries, dals, or any Indian dinner. This is the way to make it:

### Fixings:

- **Basmati rice**: 1 cup

- **Cumin seeds (jeera)**: 1-2 teaspoons

- **Ghee or oil**: 2 tablespoons

- **Cove leaf**: 1 (discretionary)

- **Green cardamom**: 2 (discretionary)

- **Cloves**: 2-3 (discretionary)

- **Cinnamon stick**: 1 little piece (discretionary)

- **Water**: 2 cups

- **Salt**: to taste

- **New coriander leaves**: for embellish (discretionary)

### Directions:

1. **Rinse the Rice**:

   - Wash the basmati rice under cool water until the water runs clear. This helps eliminate overabundance starch and keeps the rice from becoming tacky.

   - Absorb the rice water for around 20-30 minutes. Subsequent to drenching, channel the water and put the rice away.

2. **Temper the Spices**:

   - Heat ghee or oil in a weighty lined pot or skillet over medium intensity.

   - Add cumin seeds (jeera) and let them sizzle and snap for a couple of moments. Be mindful so as not to consume them.

   - On the off chance that utilizing, add the inlet leaf, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick. Sauté for a couple of moments until fragrant.

3. **Cook the Rice**:

   - Add the doused and depleted basmati rice to the container. Delicately mix to cover the rice with the ghee and flavors. Sauté the rice for 1-2 minutes.

   - Add 2 cups of water and salt to taste. Mix well.

   - Heat the water to the point of boiling. When it begins bubbling, lessen the intensity to low, cover the pot with a top, and let it stew for around 15-20 minutes until the rice is cooked and the water is ingested.

4. **Rest the Rice**:

   - When the rice is cooked, switch off the intensity and allow it to sit covered for 5 minutes. This assists the rice with becoming soft.

5. **Fluff and Serve**:

   - Tenderly cushion the rice with a fork to isolate the grains.

   - Embellish with new coriander leaves whenever wanted.

### Serving:

- Serve the Jeera Rice hot, alongside your number one curries, dals, or raita.

Partake in your fragrant and tasty Jeera Rice!