# Jeera Rice

## Ingredients

### Rice Prep

- `1.5` cups aged basmati rice
- `3` cups water

### Saute Spices

- `2` TBSP ghee or oil
- `1` bay leaf
- `1` 2-inch cardamom piece
- `4` whole cloves
- `4` whole green cadamoms
- `2` teaspoons whole cumin seeds
- (optional) `1` strand of mace

### Jeera Rice

- prepped rice
- sauted spices
- `2.5` cup water
- `1/2` tsp salt

## Directions

## Rice Prep

- thorougly rinse the rice three times
- soak in 3 cups of water for 20 minutes
- drain and keep aside

### Saute Spices

- heat oil in a pot you would cook rice in
- add all the spices
- saute for 2 minutes

### Cook Jeera Rice

- add the drained rice from Rice Prep step to the pot the spices are in
- saute for 2 minutes, stirring once every 30 seconds
- add `1.5` cups water
- add `1/2` tsp salt
- add `1` cup water again
- bring the water to a rolling boil
- turn the heat down low and cover
- cook for 15 minutes
- turn off the heat and keep covered for 10 minutes

Servings: 6

Category: Sides

Link: https://www.indianhealthyrecipes.com/jeera-rice-recipe/

Tags: Indian, Vegetarian