Cumin Rice (Zeera Rice)

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup Basmati rice
2 heaped tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
2 tbsp Cashewnuts
1 tsp mustard seeds
1 sprig curry leaves
3 green chillies slit lengthwise
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
2 Bay leafs
1 Onions, sliced /chopped
2 tbsp Ghee
Salt To Taste

HOW TO MAKE:

1)  Cook rice till done. The rice grains should be seperated from each other and should not be very soft. Keep it aside.

2)  Heat ghee in a heavy saucepan, add cashewnuts. Fry until brown. Take them out and keep aside.


3)  In the remaining ghee,add mustard seeds and cumin seeds and allow them to crackle. Add the curry leaves & onions ,bayleafs and fry for a while.

4)  Add the cashewnuts, the green chillies,salt & the coriander leaves to this and mix this mixture with the cooked rice kept aside . Cover with a lid , place it on the stove on low flame till the rice is done (a bit soft)


5)  Serve jeera rice hot with any spicy curry or raita.

RATING NOTES:

              DIFFICULTY LEVEL    :   EASY

              RATING  POINTS         :    9/10**

**  You can also add some grated carrot if desired.

** Fry the seasoning ingrdients on low flame to avoid them overcooking/burning as it changes the taste of the dish.