Cumin Rice

Boost your side dish of rice with the aromatic flavor of cumin in this recipe that goes great with curried meat and a variety of other dishes.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 232 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups water
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup uncooked white rice
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Bring water and rice to a boil in a saucepan. Season with salt. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until rice is tender and water has been absorbed, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain.

Step 2

Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Add cumin seeds to the hot oil and cook until sputtering, about 2 minutes. Pour cumin seeds and oil onto the hot rice and mix well.