What’s the difference between jeera rice and plain basmati?

Jeera rice is basmati infused with toasted cumin seeds and whole spices like cinnamon and cloves. Plain basmati is neutral, while jeera rice adds subtle flavour that complements curry without overpowering it. In India, this is the standard rice served at home and in restaurants.

Can I serve jeera rice with non-Indian food?

Yes – while perfect with curries, jeera rice also pairs beautifully with Middle Eastern kebabs, Mexican bean dishes, or even as a base for stir-fries. The earthy cumin flavour makes it a versatile side beyond Indian cuisine.

Why is ready-made jeera rice so useful?

Cooking basmati properly takes 15–20 minutes, often leaving curries cooling while rice catches up. With ready-made jeera rice, both can be heated at the same time so dinner is served hot together. It’s a small detail that makes mealtimes much easier.

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Naga's Jeera Rice (V)

Name: Naga's Jeera Rice (V)
Brand: Naga
Price: 12.0 AUD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (11 reviews)

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The rice that completes a proper Indian meal

Jeera rice – or cumin rice – is a staple on Indian tables, where plain white rice is rarely served with curry. Naga’s version transforms fluffy basmati rice with gently toasted cumin seeds (jeera), releasing their nutty aroma through every grain. A touch of cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaf adds warmth and depth, creating rice that’s fragrant enough to enjoy on its own but subtle enough to let your curry shine.

Ready in just 2 minutes from the freezer, this vegan-friendly side makes it easy to serve curry the authentic way. Whether paired with dal, korma, or one of FoodSt’s curries, jeera rice soaks up sauces and elevates your meal from simple to complete. It’s the side dish that feels essential once you’ve tried it – quick, aromatic, and restaurant-standard.

Cooked with ❤️ by Naga

Preparation Instructions

Reheat from frozen

Step 1 - Open pouch before reheating, or decant into a microwave safe bowl.
Step 2 - Microwave until hot (approx 2mins)

Ingredients & Allergens

Ingredients: Basmati Rice, Salt, Pepper, Canola Oil, Cumin seeds, Cinnamon stick, Cloves, Bayleaf

Serving Size, Spice & Suggestions

🍴 Serves 2

🍜 Best served with curries - get yours here

🌶️ Spice Level -Not spicy

About Your Cook

Hi I'm Naga,

Food is synonymous with love to me. My mom's food is the one that I always cherish (even now). She is still a star cook in our family and her food is always the sought-after one in family get-togethers. No one believes that she started cooking only after she had kids, her cooking is so seasoned. Being a daughter of such a good cook obviously kindled a passion for cooking in me as well.

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Storage & Delivery

This dish has been handmade with love in small batches by Naga, before being freshly frozen for your convenience.

Keep frozen for up to 2 months from purchase, once thawed keep refrigerated and serve within 48 hours.

We deliver across NSW, VIC, SA, ACT and QLD. To check if we deliver to you enter your postcode and suburb in the delivery checker at the top of our page. ☝🏻

Perfect For....

Completing your Indian meal with authentic Indian rice
Busy nights when you want rice ready in 2 minutes, not 20
Vegans and vegetarians looking for a versatile, plant-based side
Pairing with dal, curries, kormas, or even grilled meats and kebabs

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Vegan

: Jeera rice is basmati infused with toasted cumin seeds and whole spices like cinnamon and cloves. Plain basmati is neutral, while jeera rice adds subtle flavour that complements curry without overpowering it. In India, this is the standard rice served at home and in restaurants.
: Yes – while perfect with curries, jeera rice also pairs beautifully with Middle Eastern kebabs, Mexican bean dishes, or even as a base for stir-fries. The earthy cumin flavour makes it a versatile side beyond Indian cuisine.
: Cooking basmati properly takes 15–20 minutes, often leaving curries cooling while rice catches up. With ready-made jeera rice, both can be heated at the same time so dinner is served hot together. It’s a small detail that makes mealtimes much easier.

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Gail F.
6 months ago
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Naga's Jeera Rice (V)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful to have on hand
A perfect accompinament to have on hand. Saved me time and added flavour of its own.
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Paula S.
11 months ago
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Naga's Banana Pancake Balls (V)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
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Really enjoyed these
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Monica F.
1 year ago
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Naga's Banana Pancake Balls (V)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Easy, practical and totally delicious!
Easy to warm up bite size portions of deliciousness! Really practical to have on hand as a quick snack, or to add to other meals . Great addition to impromptu gatherings and even for breakfast. Highly recommend!
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PRIYANKA H.
1 year ago
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Naga's Spinach Chickpea Curry "Palak Channa" (V)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Value for money
I ordered Palak Channa; it's great value for money, delicious, not oily, and I'm very pleased with the generous quantity. I finished it in three meals. I highly recommend this
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Christiane
2 years ago
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Naga's Spinach Chickpea Curry "Palak Channa" (V)
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect chickpeas
The chickpeas are perfectly tender and the spicy spinach flavour is wonderful. Thank you Naga. So delicious and nutritious
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We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

We proudly deliver across NSW, ACT, VIC, SA and QLD. All orders are delivered in Eco-friendly Silversheen Liners and Recyclable Boxes with ice packs.

Delivery dates and rates are dependant on your location. Please check your delivery dates int he delivery checker at the top of the page.

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