Jeera Pulav

(Cumin Rice)

Preparation time: 15 mins

Cooking time:  30 mins

                                                                                 

Ingredients: 

• 2 cups of Basmati Rice 
• 4 cups of Water 
• 2 tsp Jeera (Cumin)
• 6 Cloves 
• 1 inch / 2.5 cm Cinnamon 
• 4 Cardamoms
• 2 Bay leaves
• 3 tsp of Oil 
• 2 Carrots finely diced
• 1/2 cup of Frozen Peas
• Salt to taste

                                                                               

Preparation Method:

1. Soak the Rice in Water for 15 minutes.
2. In a non-stick pan heat the oil. Then add all the spices. 
3. After 1 min. add the rice and fry.
4. After 5 mins add the diced carrots and frozen peas. Fry for 4 minutes.
5. Transfer the whole into a rice cooker. Add the water and salt to taste.
6. Cook until done ( about 20 minutes).

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This Recipe Goes well with:

• Cabbage & Carrots Stir Fry
  
• Spicy Mixed Vegetables Curry

Bon Appétit.