Jeera Rice In Microwave
Restaurant style jeera rice in microwave. A very easy to make, flavorful and delicious rice cooked in microwave. Hassle free cooking in a few minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Bowl
- 1 Microwave
- 1 Microwavable glass bowl
- 1 Microwavable lplate or lid
- 1 Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Basmati rice
- 1 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
- 1/2 tsp Cumin seeds
- 1/2 tsp Cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp Mint powder
- 1/2 tsp Pulao or biryani masala
- 2 tbsp Cilantro or coriander leaves Chopped
- Salt
- 1&3/4 Cup Water
Instructions
- Rinse the rice well. Rinse till water runs out clear. Soak the rice for 30 minutes. After 30 minutes drain the water and keep aside.
- In a microwavable glass bowl add ghee and cumin seeds. Microwave on high power for 1 minute. Check and microwave again for 30 seconds if required. Cumin should be fragrant.
- Take out the bowl. Add cumin powder, pulao masala, chopped cilantro or coriander leaves and mint powder. You can also use 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves instead of mint powder. Or skip mint if you want. Mix well with a spoon.
- Microwave on high power for 2 minutes. Stir once in between. After 2 minutes take out the bowl from microwave.
- Add water and salt. Mix well. Microwave on high for 5 minutes. Stir the rice. Now loosely cover the bowl with lid or microwavable plate.
- Microwave on 600 for 8 minutes. Stir once in between. After 8 minutes take out the bowl. Fluff the rice gently with a fork. And give a standing time. Cover and keep the rice in switched off microwave for 8-10 minutes.
- . I am sharing as I like my jeera rice but if you want your rice softer then use 2 cup water instead of 1&3/4 cup and microwave for 10 minutes.
- Garnish with cilantro or coriander leaves. Serve hot with dal tadka or any curry.