Flavorful Geera Rice

Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This delectable recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will entice your taste buds.

Whether you’re looking for a quick and simple side dish or a hearty meal for your family, geera rice is sure to satisfy. So grab your apron and let’s start cooking!

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Flavorful Geera Rice

Geera rice is a fragrant and flavorful dish that's perfect for any occasion. This delicious recipe combines the warmth of roasted cumin with the subtle sweetness of jasmine or basmati rice, creating a symphony of flavors that will leave your taste buds dancing. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy side dish or a hearty meal, geera rice is sure to satisfy. So grab your apron and let's start cooking!

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Course: dinner, lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Caribbean, Indian, Trinidadian

Keyword: cilantro coconut rice, coconut cilantro rice, coconut geera rice, geera rice, jeera rice

Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Servings: 10 servings

Calories: 447kcal

Ingredients

• 3 cups jasmine rice or basmati rice, rinsed
• 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 tbsp whole cumin seeds
• 1/2 onion chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped cilantro optional
• 1 tbs minced garlic
• 4 1/2 cups coconut milk
• Salt to taste

Instructions

• Rinse the rice in a fine-mesh sieve until the water runs clear. Drain well.
• In a medium-sized nonstick pot, heat the oil over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
• Add the onion and cook for 1 minute, then stir in the cilantro and minced garlic. Cook for another minute.
• Add the rice to the pot and stir to coat it with the oil and other ingredients. Continue stirring and cooking for about 2 minutes.
• If using canned coconut milk, mix with enough water to make 4 1/2 cups total liquid. Add along with salt to the pot and stir well.
• Bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
• Cook for about 18-20 minutes or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Allow it to sit covered for 10 minutes after taking off the heat.
• Once cooked, fluff the rice with a fork and serve hot.

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Nutrition

Calories: 447kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Sodium: 18mg | Potassium: 319mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 66IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg