jeera rice/cumin rice

Recipe..
Ingredients..

• Basmati rice 1 cup
• Cumin seeds 2 tablespoons
• Chopped green chilly 1
• Chopped cilantro and mint leaves 2 tablespoons (optional)
• Oil 2 tablespoons
• Lemon juice 1 tspoon
• Water 2 cups
• Salt to taste

Procedure...

• Heat up a deep pan on medium flame and add oil into it
• As oil becomes hot add cumin seeds
• As it splutters,add green chilly,cilantro and mint leaves
• Mix it well and add washed and soaked(at least for 30 minutes)rice
• Saute for 4-5 minutes and add measured water,salt and lemon juice
• Cover the lid and cook until the rice is nicely done
• Serve hot with curry,raita,pickle and papad!!!!