Is Jeera Rice — Cumin Rice safe for CKD patients?

This Indian recipe is rated Limit for chronic kidney disease (CKD). Per serving it has 280mg sodium, 80mg potassium, and 80mg phosphorus. Always check against your daily targets from your nephrologist or renal dietitian.

How can I make Jeera Rice — Cumin Rice more kidney-friendly?

See the CKD Tip section on this page for the specific adaptation we recommend. General principles: halve any fish sauce / soy sauce / bouillon; soak peeled vegetables in water to reduce potassium; choose lean meats; serve smaller portions of broth.

Where do these nutrition numbers come from?

Per-serving values are calculated by summing typical ingredient amounts × USDA FoodData Central values, then dividing by the recipe yield. Daily CKD limits referenced follow KDOQI 2020 clinical guidelines. Individual targets vary — always confirm with your renal dietitian.

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🇮🇳 India · Indian

Jeera Rice — Cumin Rice

Basmati rice tempered with cumin seeds, bay leaf, and ghee.

Prep time 25 min

Servings 4

Calories 240 kcal

CKD Limit

Nutrition (per serving)

240

Calories

80mg

Phosphorus

80 / 800mg

280mg

Sodium

280 / 2000mg

80mg

Potassium

80 / 2000mg

CKD Tip

⭐ Low-mineral. Skip salt.

Ingredients

Basmati
Cumin seeds
Ghee, bay leaf

Basmati Cumin Jeera Kidney Friendlier Rice

Cooking Steps

1
Temper cumin in ghee.
2
Add rice + water.
3
Cook covered.

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