Jeera Rice

Ingredients

Basmati Rice - 1 cup

Onion - 1 finely chopped (optional)

Oil - 2 tsp or butter or ghee

Cumin seeds - 1 tbsp

Cloves -2

Cinnamon -1 inch piece

Bay leaf-1

Star anise - 1

Method

1.Wash and soak basmati rice in water for 30 mints. Drain and keep it aside.

2.Heat oil in a pan, add cloves, cinnamon and bay leaf, saute for a few secs

3.Then add jeera seeds.Wait till they crackle.

4.Now add onion and saute till onions become golden brown.

5.Then add the drained rice.Mix well and saute for a few mints.

6.Add 2 cups of water and salt.

7.Cover the pan and cook till it starts boiling.Turn the heat to low and let it cook

8.Once the water is fully absorbed,turn off the heat.

9.Jeera rice was ready to serve

10.Serve with dal fry or raita or any gravy as per ur choice