North India · Bread or rice
Jeera rice
Also called cumin rice, jeera pulao, zeera rice, jeera chawal
Basmati rice cooked with cumin seeds fried in ghee, a few whole spices and a green chilli. A fragrant side for dal, rajma or any curry.
The short answer
Jeera rice has about 241 kcal in a regular serving (1 plate, about 180 g), with 4.3 g of protein and 1.6 g of fibre. It rates 2.5/5 (moderate fit) for weight management: it is low in calories for its weight, but it is low in protein for its calories and it has little fibre for its calories.
Reviewed by Deepu Oommen on 23 Oct 2026 · How we review
- Calories per serving
- 241 kcal
- 1 plate (about 180 g)
- For weight management
- 2.5 / 5Rated 2.5 out of 5. Moderate fit for weight management
- Protein and fibre
- 4.3 g · 1.6 g
- per serving
- Brisk walking
- About 45 min
- uses similar energy (70 kg adult)
What's in jeera rice?
Raw weights for one serving (1 plate, about 180 g), from the standard recipe
- Rice, 55 g
- Ghee, 5 g
- Green chilli, 1 g
How is jeera rice made?
Preparation 8 min · Cooking 15 min
- 1Rinse the basmati rice well and soak it in water for 20 minutes, then drain.
- 2Heat ghee and let the cumin and whole spices sizzle until fragrant.
- 3Add the green chilli and drained rice and fry for 2 to 3 minutes.
- 4Add water and salt and bring to a rolling boil.
- 5Lower the heat, cover and cook until the water is absorbed, then rest the pot for 10 minutes.
- 6Fluff the rice gently with a fork and serve.
Jeera rice nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving (1 plate, about 180 g) | Per 100 g |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 241 kcal | 134 kcal |
| Protein | 4.3 g | 2.4 g |
| Carbohydrate | 43.2 g | 24 g |
| Fat | 5.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Fibre | 1.6 g | 0.9 g |
Calculated from a standard recipe (based on a recipe by Swasthi's Recipes: Jeera Rice, serves 4) using IFCT 2017 (ICMR-NIN) and USDA FoodData Central values for the raw ingredients, divided by the weight of the cooked dish (931 g for the whole recipe). Salt and dry spices are left out. The regular serving is the average portion in three chefs' recipes: Swasthi's Recipes, Jeera Rice 233 g, Hebbar's Kitchen, Jeera Rice (pressure cooker method) 153 g and Archana's Kitchen, Jeera Rice (Pulao) 160 g. Food composition: Longvah T, Ananthan R, Bhaskarachary K, Venkaiah K. Indian Food Composition Tables 2017, National Institute of Nutrition (ICMR), Hyderabad. How we calculate nutrition facts. Home and restaurant versions vary with the oil, rice and portion used.
Is jeera rice good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit, because it is low in calories for its weight, but it is low in protein for its calories and it has little fibre for its calories.
- Calories per gram (35% of the rating)1.34 kcal · 78/100
- Protein per 100 kcal (25% of the rating)1.8 g · 18/100
- Fibre per 100 kcal (20% of the rating)0.7 g · 22/100
- Portion (20% of the rating)241 of 250 kcal (bread or rice) · 54/100
Each part is scored against fixed limits, then weighted. A higher rating does not mean a food causes weight loss. How the rating works
Lighter ways to have jeera rice
- Cook with 1 spoon of ghee for the whole pot instead of 2
- Serve a smaller scoop of rice and a bigger portion of dal and vegetables
- Use brown or parboiled rice for extra fibre
- Add peas or beans while the rice cooks
Common questions about jeera rice
How many calories are in jeera rice?
About 241 kcal in 1 plate, about 180 g, or 134 kcal per 100 g.
Is jeera rice good for weight management?
It rates 2.5/5, a moderate fit: it is low in calories for its weight, but it is low in protein for its calories and it has little fibre for its calories. See the lighter ways to have it on this page.
How much protein is in jeera rice?
About 4.3 g in 1 plate, about 180 g, which is 1.8 g for every 100 kcal.
How much walking uses the energy in jeera rice?
About 45 min of brisk walking for a 70 kg adult uses similar energy to one regular serving.
Is jeera rice better than plain rice?
Jeera rice has a little ghee and cumin, so it has slightly more energy than plain boiled rice. A plate of about 180 g gives around 240 kcal here.
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