Jeera Rice
Jeera Rice is light, fluffy basmati infused with the warm aroma of cumin, cloves, peppercorns, cardamom, and bay leaf. Each grain stays separate and subtly spiced, making it an ideal companion to rich curries, dals, or grilled meats. Serve it hot for weeknight dinners or festive spreads when you want an aromatic, comforting side.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Jeera Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 9 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 70
- Heart Health
- 32
- Metabolic
- 23
- Digestive
- 35
- Inflammatory
- 24
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the rice 3 to 4 times and move it to a bowl; cover with water and soak for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat; cook and stir the cumin until it begins to pop, 2 to 4 minutes. Add the cloves, peppercorns, cardamom pods, and bay leaf; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 1/2 minutes.
- 3
Drain the rice and stir it into the spice mixture; add 1 1/2 cups water and salt. Cover the skillet and cook on high for 5 minutes. Lower the heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 15 minutes. Take the skillet off the heat and let it rest with the cover on, about 15 minutes.
- 4
Remove the cover and fluff the rice with a fork. Remove the bay leaf, cardamom pods, cloves, and peppercorns.
- Calories 213.74 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 3.45 g Low Source 7%
- Carbohydrate 42.77 g 16%
- Total Fat 2.48 g Low Source 3%
- Saturated Fat 0.34 g Low Source 2%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 16.82 mg Low Source 1%
- Dietary Fiber 2.15 g Low Source 8%
- Total Sugars 3.78 g --
- Added Sugars 3.72 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 8.84 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 18.93 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.66 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Jeera Rice is made with 9 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Black Peppercorns, Dried Bay Leaves, and Salt. Each serving provides about 213.74 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Jeera Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Black Peppercorns, Dried Bay Leaves, Salt, Vegetable Oil. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Jeera Rice?
- About 45 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 213.74 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Jeera Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Jeera Rice healthy?
- Jeera Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 213.74 calories and 3.45 g of protein, or 7% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: added sugars at 3.72 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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