Spiced rice

Spiced Rice

Spiced rice also known as Jeera rice, is a classic and simple rice dish that is a staple in many Indian households and a popular accompaniment in restaurants. Its beauty lies in its elegant simplicity and aromatic flavor.Basmati rice is non-negotiable in this recipe.

Unlike a Pulao or Biryani, Jeera Rice is intentionally simple. It serves as a perfect, fragrant canvas to complement rich and spicy curries like Dal Makhani, Dal Tadka, or various paneer dishes.

Our Spiced rice kit

We provide all the spices and dry ingredients needed to prepare this dish in this kit, which is freshly hand-prepared to order.

You will need to source the necessary fresh ingredients from your local grocery store. We believe deeply in the importance of healthy, local food and therefore recommend that you buy these fresh products from a short-circuit store near you.

As some of these spices are not grown here in France, we import them directly from India via our carefully selected partners in respect of fair trade. The spices we import are all certified organic by the EU.

To learn more about where our spices come from, please feel free to send us an email. We will be happy to answer all your questions!

Your ready-to-cook kit contains the ingredients listed below, as well as a simple and practical recipe card, so that this dish will be the best you've ever tasted.

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  Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several tree species from the genus Cinnamomum. Cinnamon is used mainly as an aromatic condiment and flavouring additive in a wide variety of cuisines, sweet and savoury dishes, biscuits, breakfast cereals, snack foods, bagels, teas, hot chocolate and traditional foods. The aroma and flavour of cinnamon derive from its essential oil and principal component, cinnamaldehyde, as well as numerous other constituents, including eugenol.

  Cinnamon

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  The lush, green mountains of Southern India are the native home of green cardamom. It is known as the "Queen of Spices." Cardamom has a sweet, floral, and highly aromatic flavor. Green pods are used whole in savory rice dishes like biryani and curries. The seeds are ground and used in desserts like kheer, and to flavor chai tea.

  Cardamom

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  The Indian bay leaf comes from a different tree than the European variety. It is native to the Himalayan region and has been a part of Indian cooking for a very long time. It imparts a mild, cinnamon-like aroma to dishes. It is most commonly used whole and added to the oil at the start of cooking to flavor rice, stews, and a variety of curries.

  Bay leaf

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  While thought to have originated in the Middle East, cumin has been cultivated in India for millennia and is a cornerstone of Indian cooking. Cumin is used both whole and ground. The whole seeds are often fried in hot oil at the beginning of a dish (Tadka) to impart a warm, earthy aroma. Ground cumin is a key ingredient in almost all curry powders and spice blends like garam masala.

  Cumin

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  Black pepper is native to the Malabar Coast of Southern India and was a major driver of ancient global trade. Known as the "King of Spices," black pepper adds a sharp, pungent heat to food. It is used both whole and ground in a vast range of Indian dishes, from simple curries to complex marinades.

  Black pepper

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  Basmati rice is an aromatic long-grain rice variety that originated in the foothills of the Himalayas in India and Pakistan. Known for its nutty aroma and long, slender grains, it is the preferred rice for many Indian dishes, including biryani, pulao, and as an accompaniment to curries.

  Basmati rice

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  Native to Vietnam and Southern China, star anise has been used in Indian cooking for many years, likely arriving via trade routes. Star anise has a strong licorice flavor and is a key component of garam masala and other spice blends. It is often used whole to flavor biryani and other rich, meaty dishes.

  Star anise

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  Cloves are native to the Maluku Islands of Indonesia but have been a highly prized spice in India for centuries. Cloves have a strong, pungent, and sweet aroma. They are used whole in rice dishes and curries, and are also a key ingredient in many spice blends, including garam masala.

  Cloves

The recipe requires the following ingredients, which are not included in your kit. We recommend purchasing these ingredients locally.

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  Oil

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  Salt

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  Water

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  Coriander leaves

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  Pot