Ajwain Rice – A Spoonful of Spice, A Bowl Full of Relief

This simple Ajwain Rice is a quick, comforting dish perfect for when you are feeling bloated, heavy, or uneasy. Warm, aromatic, and soothing, it is exactly what a tired stomach needs.

1/15/20263 min read

A Spoonful of Spice, A Bowl Full of Relief

📍 Prep Time: 10 mins (if chole is pre-soaked).

🔥 Cook Time: 25 mins.

⏱️ Total Time: 35 mins.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Serves: 2–3

Ajwain, known as Vaamu in Telugu, is a humble hero of the pantry. The moment it hits hot ghee, its therapeutic aroma brings back childhood memories of mothers boiling ajwain water for tummy aches or adding it to meals to aid digestion.

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Ready in just 15 minutes.
Perfect way to use leftover rice.
Light on the stomach, but heavy on comfort.
Naturally supports digestion and relieves flatulence.
Simple pantry ingredients you already have.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients:

Cooked rice: 2 cups
Ajwain (Vaamu): 1 tsp
Ghee or oil: 1 tbsp
Mustard seeds: ½ tsp
Cumin seeds: ½ tsp
Green chilli: 1 (optional)
Curry leaves: 6–8
Salt: To taste
Lemon juice: ½ tsp (optional, for freshness)

The Star Ingredient: Ajwain (Vaamu)

Ajwain, or Carom Seeds, is a pungent, thyme-like spice central to Indian cooking and Ayurveda. It contains thymol, an active compound known for its antimicrobial and digestive-supporting properties.

Traditional Benefits include:

Supporting overall digestion and reducing bloating after heavy meals.
Relieving flatulence and easing constipation.
Helping with colic in infants (when used as ajwain water).

Step-by-Step Instructions

Heat the base: Heat ghee or oil in a pan on medium flame.
Splutter seeds: Add mustard seeds and let them splutter.
Sizzle the spices: Add cumin seeds and ajwain. Let them sizzle gently; you will smell the "magic" instantly.
Sauté aromatics: Add curry leaves and green chilli, sautéing for a few seconds.
Season: Add salt to taste.
Combine: Mix in the cooked rice gently. Toss well until every grain is evenly coated.
Final touch: Switch off the flame and add a few drops of lemon juice if desired for extra freshness.

Pro Tips from My Kitchen
- For severe indigestion: Skip the chillies and keep the tempering very mild.
- The Ghee Advantage: Use ghee instead of oil for a better soothing effect on the gut lining.
- Rice Texture: This is an excellent way to breathe new life into leftover rice.

Serving & Variations

Serve warm with a side of plain curd.
Pair with homemade pickle for a bit of tang.
Add roasted papad on the side for a satisfying crunch.
Enjoy as a light dinner during recovery days.

Storage & Reheating

Ajwain rice is best enjoyed fresh. If you have leftovers, store them in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours. To serve again, reheat lightly with a small sprinkle of water to restore moisture.

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Sometimes the simplest recipes are the most powerful. Ajwain Rice is not just food—it’s comfort passed down through generations. May every spoonful bring you lightness and relief.

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