Jeera Rice (Cumin Seed Rice)

Jeera Rice

Ingredients:
Basmati Rice-1 cup
Cumin Seeds-1 -2 tbsp
Bay leaf-3
Cloves-2
Cinnamon stick-1/2"
salt
oil-1tbsp
butter-1 tbsp
garam masala-1 -2 tsp(optional)
water-1 3/4 cup


Procedure:
1)wash the basmati rice and keep it aside for 10 min.
2)In a pan add some oil,cinnamon stick ,cloves,bay leaf,cumin seeds,garam masala.Fry till cumin seeds crackle.
3)Now add the basmati rice mix well,salt mix well.Fry the mixture for 5 to 8 minutes.
4)Cook the rice by adding water and the butter.
5)Serve with any spicy curry.


P.S:The garam masala can be added if the spicy version is preferred.The butter added during cooking gives a rich taste to the rice optional though.

Storage:Edible for 3 days if refrigerated.