Jeera Rice (Jera Rise)

Ingredients:
1 cup rice
2 chillies finely cut
few coriander leaves
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 onion finely chopped
1/2 onion cut and fried - for garnishing (optional)
salt to taste
1 tsp oil
Approx 2 cups water

Method:

• Heat oil in a pan. Add cumin seeds, green chillies and coriander leaves.
  
• Add cut onions. Add salt to taste. Cook till its golden brown.
  
• Add water. When water starts boiling, add the rice.
  
• Cook it with the lid covered for 20 minutes.
• Garnish with fried onions ( optional )
• Ready to serve.
  

Serving Suggestions:
Serve with curries or dal

Tip:
Make sure each grain of the rice is separated. Basmati rice is preferred for this dish.
Do not add too much water or else the rice will become sticky.