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Our Jeera Rice is basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds toasted in ghee, which release a warm, nutty aroma. Simple and fragrant, it’s one of the most popular rice dishes in northern India and goes with almost every curry.
A dish with a story
Origins
Basmati, ‘the fragrant one’ in Hindi, has been grown in the foothills of the Himalayas for centuries.
Regional tradition
In northern India, rice is often cooked with whole spices and served with curries and dals.
Modern dish
Basmati is now the reference rice of Indian cooking around the world.
⚠️ A little amateur historian’s disclaimer
Pulao, pilau, pilaf… the same idea of spiced rice travelled from Persia to India and far beyond.
Frequently asked questions
What does jeera mean?+
Jeera is the Hindi word for cumin.
Is it spicy?+
No, just fragrant.
Is it vegetarian?+
Yes.
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