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JEERA RICE (CUMIN RICE)

Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 1 cinnamon stick
  • 1 star anise
  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 3 cups cooked Basmati rice cooled to room temperature
  • salt to taste
  • handful of fresh cilantro leaves finely chopped

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a non-stick pan on medium-low heat and add in cinnamon, star anise and cumin seeds. Once they start to sizzle and become fragrant, add in onions, and fry for a few seconds till lightly browned. Be careful not to let it burn.
  • Stir in cooked rice, season with salt and stir-fry for a couple of minutes till rice warms through.
  • Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve warm.