Brown Rice with Jeera-Methi

**Author - Alee Venkatesh **

Brown Rice - Unrefined version of white rice, still has the side hull and bran, which renders quicker cooking times and makes it easier to digest as it’s much lighter. The side hull and bran provide natural wholeness to the grain and are rich in proteins, thiamine, calcium, magnesium, fiber, and potassium.


Less than 30 mins meal with simple ingredients - rice, cumin, methi, coconut oil, salt, pepper, garam masala

 
 
 
Ingredients
  •  2 cup brown basmati rice
  • 2 cup chopped methi leaves
  • 2 tsp. jeera (cumin) seeds
  • salt to taste
  • lemon juice to taste
  • chopped green chillies to taste
  • 1 tsp. each - cardamom, clove & cinnamon powders
  • 1 each - finely chopped onion & tomato 
  • 1/2 tsp. finely chopped garlic & ginger
  • 1-2 bay leaves
  • 4 tsps. olive oil
 
 
 
Method
  • In a large pan, heat oil - fry jeera seeds until golden brown
  • Add - green chilli, ginger, garlic, onion & tomato - fry until onion is transparent & golden brown
  • Slowly add other spice powders - mix well to combine
  • Add washed rice and cook until tender 
  • Add salt & lemon juice - mix well to combine
  • Remove from heat, serve hot with any curry, dal or raita