For: Nitra Shajeera
Shajeera Pulao
- Vegan
- Indian
- ⏱ 30 min
- Serves 4
A fragrant rice dish built on shajeera, the elongated 'royal cumin' prized for its deeper, more complex aroma than regular cumin.
04 · Spices & Masalas
Method
- 1
Temper the shajeera
Heat the ghee and fry the shajeera and other whole spices for 30 seconds until aromatic.
- 2
Cook the onion
Add the onion and cook 6 minutes until golden.
- 3
Add the rice
Stir in the drained rice for a minute to coat it.
- 4
Simmer
Add the water and salt, bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat and simmer 12 minutes.
- 5
Rest and serve
Rest covered for 8 minutes, then fluff gently and serve.
Nitra tip
Shajeera is more delicate and sweeter than regular cumin seed — don't substitute it in equal quantity for ordinary jeera, as the flavour differs noticeably.
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