Clean the rice thoroughly and wash.
Soak in water for half an hour. After half an hour, drain to remove the excess water.
Heat ghee in a pan or a deep vessel over medium heat.
When ghee is hot enough cumin seeds and whole spices.
Sauté for a while (make sure you don't burn the cumin seeds).
Now, add in the drained rice and sauté for 2 minutes while stirring constantly.
Now add 1.5 cups of water, some salt and lemon juice to the rice. Mix well.
Cover and cook rice on low heat for 5 minutes. Open the lid and check the rice. Gently stir the rice.
Cover again and cook for 5 more minutes or until done.
Check the rice now. There should be no water left in the rice, the rice grains puff up and turn soft.
Jeera Rice is now ready, turn off the heat.
Cover the rice and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Open the lid after 10 minutes, gently stir with a fork or a ladle.
Garnish with some coriander/mint and serve.