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What Is Kala Jeera? + Kala Jeera Rice Recipe

Learn about what is kala jeera, also known as black cumin seeds, a spice commonly used in Indian cooking. And learn how to make kala jeera rice made with fluffy basmati rice!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati rice, cumin rice, Indian rice, jeera rice
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Shilpa Joshi

Equipment

  • Small pot and lid

Ingredients

  • ½ cup basmati rice
  • 1 tsp ghee
  • ½ tbsp kala jeera black cumin
  • 2 sticks cinnamon optional
  • 2 cloves optional

Instructions

  • Wash and drain rice
    basmati rice
  • Add 1 tsp ghee in pan low medium heat. Once melted add jeera, cinnamon and cloves. Add rice. Mix to coat.
    ghee with cumin and spices
  • Add rice and mix to coat
    basmati rice with cumin and spices
  • Add 1 ⅓ cup water and ½ tsp salt.
    jeera rice cumin rice
  • Let cook uncovered for 12 minutes on medium heat
    jeera rice cumin rice
  • Then cover and cook 5 more minutes
    jeera rice cumin rice
  • Rice grains will look separated once done
    jeera rice cumin rice

Notes

Basmati rice is key to getting fluffy, loose long grains.  

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 27mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg