Chieftain^® Wild Rice Company

KALA JEERA RICE

Description:

Kala Jeera Rice, “the Prince of Rice”, is sometimes called baby basmati because of its fragrant aroma. Being such an aromatic rice, it is best just steamed by itself with a pinch of salt and butter or oil. Projecting a slightly sticky texture Kala Jeera Rice must be rinsed well with cold running water. A short cook time of 10 to 15 minutes and using only a tiny bit more water than rice in a small-bottomed pan will help keep the kernels from over inflating.  The ratio of 1 1/4 water to 1 rice works well. The short cook time makes it a time saving ingredient for chefs!

Suggested Use:

This light fragrant rice can be used in dessert dishes or steamed with herbs or vegetables.  Use in recipes calling for baby basmati. Traditionally served using aromatic spices like cinnamon sticks, cloves and cardamom pods. The best tiny aromatic rice in the world.