Zeera Rice

on Thursday, February 14, 2008

Ingredients:

  • Basmathi rice---1cup

  • Butter---1tbsp

  • Oil---2tsp

  • Coriander leaves---For ganish

  • Green chilli---2 no

  • Jeera (cumin)---3 tsp

  • Salt---Adjust to taste

  • Pepper Powder---1 pinch

  • Cumin powder---2 pinch

  • Garam masala powder---1 Pinch

  • Water---2 cups
Preparation:
  • Soak the cleaned rice in water for 30 min before cooking.

  • Heat oil and butter in a pan.

  • Add cumin ,green chillies, Once they splutter, add water.

  • Bring the water to boil and add salt.

  • Add pre soaked rice bring it to boil, add cuni powder, garam masala powder, pepper powder,reduce the flame and cook till rice is done.
  • Instead of garam masala powder you can add whole garam masala (1 cardamom, 2 cloves, 1/2 " cinnamon, bay leaf)

  • Once the rice is ready. Garnish with coriander leaves.

  • Serve hot with any vegetable or non-veg curry.

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