JEERA RICE - ONLY 3 INGREDIENTS!

Jeera Rice is a delicious aromatic side dish that goes perfectly with many Indian and Pakistani recipes. My recipe only requires 3 ingredients and is super quick and easy to make.

I’ve been sharing a lot of Indian and Pakistani main dishes in the past few weeks, so I decided that it’s time to introduce you to a delicious easy side dish - Jeera Rice.

Onion Cumin Rice

Ingredients

Jeera Rice

Time

20 Minutes

Cuisine:

Indian, Pakistani, Pakistani/Indian

Yield

4 Servings

COURSE

Main Meal, Side Dish

1

Place rice in a bowl and cover it with water until it is completely submerged in water. Let the rice soak for 15-20 minutes.

Instructions

2

While the rice soaks, heat oil to medium high in a pot.

3

Add the chopped onion and fry it until it's golden brown.

4

Once the onion is golden brown, add a splash of water (about 1-2 tablespoons of water) and immediately cover the pot with its lid.

After the rice has been soaked, drain the water completely.

5

Remove the lid after about a minute or so, and add the jeera (cumin) and saute for 30 seconds or so.

6

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