hi guys in this recipe video you will learn how to make jeera rice which is basically cumin flavored Indian side rice for this recipe we are going to use 1 cup of basmati rice these are thin long grained rice they don't require soaking and cook really fast one of the earliest recipes that I learned to cook from my mom so we have washed and drained the rice we don't need to soak them because they cook so fast but if you are using say wild rice you have to soak rice for about 30 minutes so after washing and draining them they are ready to be cooked so in our pot heat 2 tablespoons of oil let the oil becomes hot and then go ahead and add half a teaspoon of cumin seeds we are going to let cumin seeds sizzle for 30 to 45 seconds and in seasoning seeds we'll add our rice 1 cup of rice for 1/2 a teaspoon of cumin seeds and we are going to add 2 cups of water and cook your rice until the water evaporates only 7-8 minutes may be up to 10 minutes so mixing everything well together cover the pot let everything cook and once the water tries your rice are ready just fluff them up with a fork and serve them with curry of your choice they taste great within in style curries good for packing the Tiffin so give this recipe a try let us know how these cumin flavored rice turn off for you and I will see you soon with another exciting recipe so please - stay tuned to ET sinan channel and if you like the recipe share it with friends and family