Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
 White basmati rice | 300 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Indian bay leaf | 1 g | Pungent, Sweet · Heating |
 Ghee | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
 Cumin seeds | 3 g | Pungent, Bitter · Heating |
 Rock salt | 4 g | Salty · Cooling |
| Water | 760 g | Whole culinary ingredient |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Rinse the white basmati rice until the water runs nearly clear; soak for 15 minutes and drain.
- Warm the ghee; bloom the cumin and gently cook the indian bay leaf for one minute.
- Add the drained grain, measured water, and rock salt; bring to a boil.
- Cover and cook on low heat until the liquid is absorbed and the grains are tender.
- Rest off the heat for eight minutes, then lift the grains gently with a fork before serving.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Vaidya Culinary Note (regional Indian seasoned-rice tradition)
Jeera Rice is a lightly seasoned grain dish served freshly cooked. Vata: add ghee and pair with a moist dal. Pitta: keep sour and pungent garnish modest. Kapha: reduce ghee and favor a vegetable-rich portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Jeera Rice
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (271g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 115 kcal | 312 kcal |
| Protein | 2.0 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22.3 g | 60.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1.1 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.04 g | 0.1 g |
| Total Fat | 1.7 g | 4.7 g |
| Calcium | 13.3 mg | 36.2 mg |
| Iron | 1.42 mg | 3.84 mg |
| Magnesium | 8.7 mg | 23.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 33.4 mg | 90.4 mg |
| Potassium | 37 mg | 101 mg |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 400 mg |
| Zinc | 0.33 mg | 0.88 mg |
| Copper | 0.07 mg | 0.19 mg |
| Manganese | 0.32 mg | 0.86 mg |
| Selenium | 4.2 µg | 11.4 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.06 mg | 0.2 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 12.9 µg | 34.9 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.08 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.2 µg | 0.5 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.16 mg | 0.44 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.01 mg | 0.04 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 1.17 mg | 3.18 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.13 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 107.3 µg | 290.8 µg |
| Choline | 2.0 mg | 5.4 mg |
