Fluffy white rice with cumin seeds – ready in under 20 minutes
Simple Indian magic
Indian cuisine is famous for turning the most basic ingredients into pure flavor.
Jeera rice is exactly that: white rice infused with whole cumin seeds – simple, aromatic, and surprisingly addictive.
⚡ And guess what? It cooks in the microwave!
Traditionally made on the stovetop, but a quick test showed:
The microwave version turns out just as delicious – fluffy, fragrant, and ready with almost no effort.
🍴 Pairs beautifully with any saucy Indian dish
This rice is perfect alongside:
- Palak Paneer
- Tofu Masala
- Vegan Malai Kofta
- Or any rich Indian-style curry
You can prep it while the main dish is cooking – it practically makes itself!
💫 Enjoy every bite 😋❣
Easy, quick, and full of flavor – the perfect side for Indian night.
RECIPE
Easy Microwave Jeera RiceFluffy rice with cumin seeds, cooked in the microwave—a recipe that always succeeds with clear instructions. Funny how simple it is! Fifteen minutes of cooking at high power, and you’re all set! You can make the rice on the go while preparing the main dish.
Servings
Ingredients
Rice
- 1½ cups basmati rice
- ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 1½ tablespoon oil
- 1 teaspoon salt by taste
- 3½ cups boiling water
Jeera
- ½ tablespoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
Rice
- Wash the rice well until the water is clear without starch, alternatively, you can soak the rice in cold water for about half an hour, wash and drain.
- Put the rice in a microwave cooking pot, with a perforated lid in the center.
- Add salt, oil, lemon juice and boiling water and mix well.
- Close with the lid (make sure the ventilation opening remains open)*
- Cook for 15 minutes in the microwave at high power (depends on the power of your microwave).
- Open carefully (hot steam!), stir the rice with a fork or two.
Jeera
- Heat a tablespoon of oil in a pan. Add the cumin seeds and dry for a few seconds, stirring until it sizzles.
- Remove from the heat, transfer to the rice and stir with two spoons until well mixed.
- Serve with dishes such as Palak Paneer, Tofu Masala, and Malai Kofta.
Notes
If you don't have a lid with vents, cover the dish with a cling film, prick holes in it (about 10 holes spaced apart) with a fork or wooden skewer.
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Loved this? Try the Vegan Malai Kofta (Air Fryer Version) – dreamy when paired with jeera rice!
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