Kala jeera pulao - Himalayan black cumin basmati rice
Kala jeera pulao is a fragrant pilaf rice scented with Himalayan black cumin (kala jeera, Bunium persicum), a rare spice with woody, smoky notes, not to be confused with nigella or with ordinary cumin. Fluffy separate basmati grains, onions golden in ghee, bay leaves and a simple crackle of kala jeera seeds: a vegetarian side of rare elegance, ready in half an hour.