India, Aug. 14 -- Looking for a simple rice recipe to pair with dal, curry or any Indian main course? Chef Sanjeev Kapoor's jeera rice is an easy option that comes together with fragrant whole spices, cumin seeds and basmati rice. The recipe uses ghee, cumin seeds and aromatic spices such as star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and black peppercorns to give the rice its distinctive flavour. (Also read: Chef Kunal Kapur's 'fun twist' on classic lemonade gets its gorgeous colour naturally from butterfly pea flowers. Watch )

Step 1: Heat ghee in a deep non-stick pan. Add the star anise, cinnamon stick, black peppercorns, green cardamom, cloves and cumin seeds. Saute until the spices become fragrant.

Step 2: Add the soaked and drained bas...