This Restaurant Style Jeera Rice|Cumin Rice recipe is an easy one pot flavorful rice dish made with Basmati Rice, jeera(cumin) and whole spices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stove top. Enjoy this aromatic Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) with any curry or lentil.
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HEALTH BENEFITS OF JEERA(CUMIN) SEEDS?
Jeera (cumin) is very commonly used in Indian cooking and has been used for its taste and medicinal properties for centuries. It is an excellent source of iron, manganese, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, and vitamin B1.It helps in
- promotes digestion
- boosts immunity
- lowers Risk of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
- helps in fighting common colds.
WHAT TO SERVE WITH JEERA RICE?
Jeera Pulao can be served with any curry ,lentils(dal) or also just serve this with a side of yogurt or raita.
I personally love to pair with the below North Indian Curries:
TIPS TO MAKE PERFECT JEERA RICE
1.Jeera Rice tastes best if basmati rice is used but any premium quality rice can be used.
2.To make non-sticky ,fluffy peas pulao adjust water correctly, as it depends on the type of rice used and quality.I have used basmati rice in this recipe.
3.Jeera Rice tastes better when ghee(clarified butter) is added.But Vegans can use either coconut oil or any vegetable oil.
4.Jeera Rice can be made in Instant Pot(electric pressure cooker) ,Indian Pressure Cooker or Stove top pot.I have included instructions for all 3 methods below.
HOW TO MAKE JEERA RICE ON STOVE TOP POT?
To make jeera rice or pulao on a stove top pot, follow the steps as below until adding water and then cook covered on a low heat until the water is absorbed and then turn off the heat. Allow it to rest for sometime and then open the lid and fluff the rice.
INGREDIENTS:
- Long grain Basmati Rice
- Ghee or Oil
- Green chilli
- Salt as per taste
- Fresh coriander
- water
Whole Spices
- Cumin/Jeera Seeds
- Cinnamon
- cloves
- bay leaf
- Green Cardamom
- Star Anise (optional)
HOW TO MAKE JEERA RICE IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP
1.Press saute mode on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it’s hot add Bay leaf,Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom, Cloves,Cumin/Jeera seeds.Fry for 30 secs(till aromatic).
2.Then add green chillies. Saute for another 30 secs.
3.Add Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .
4.Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes.
Do a Quick Pressure Release(QR) Manually.Remove lid away from you, garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.
5.Restaurant Style perfect Jeera Rice is ready.Serve with raita ,lentils or any curry.
STOVE TOP PRESSURE COOKER METHOD:
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it’s hot add Bay leaf,Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom, Cloves,Cumin/Jeera.Saute for 30 seconds(till aromatic)
- Then add green chillies. Saute for another 30 secs.
- Add Basmati Rice,water ,salt and stir well.
- Close the lid of the cooker ,Pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat
- When it is cooled, fluff the rice.garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Pressure Cooker Jeera Rice is ready to serve.
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Jeera Rice|Cumin Rice|Jeera Pulao
Ingredients
- measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
- 1 cup Long grain Basmati Rice
- 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 2 slit Green chilli
- Salt as per taste
- 1 tablespoon Fresh coriander
- 1.5 cups water
Whole Spices
- Cumin/Jeera Seeds
- 1 inch Cinnamon
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 Green Cardamom
Instructions
INSTANT POT Method
- Press saute mode on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it's hot add Bay leaf,Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom, Cloves,Cumin/Jeera seeds.Fry for 30 secs(till aromatic).
- Then add green chillies. Saute for another 30 secs.
- Add Basmati Rice,water,salt and give a stir .
- Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot
- Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING to SEALING position.
- Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes
- Do a Quick Pressure Release(QR) Manually.(Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
- Remove lid away from you,garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Jeera Rice is ready.
Indian Pressure Cooker Method
- Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it’s hot add Bay leaf,Cinnamon sticks, Cardamom, Cloves,Cumin/Jeera.Saute for 30 seconds(till aromatic)
- Then add green chillies. Saute for another 30 secs.
- Add Basmati Rice,water ,salt and stir well.
- Close the lid of the cooker ,Pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat
- When it is cooled,fluff the rice.garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.
- Jeera Rice is ready
Notes
- Tastes better with Ghee.Vegans can ignore Ghee(clarified butter) and use oil instead.
- If you want softer jeera rice, increase the water.Add 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice
- For Indian pressure cooker recipe add Add 2 cups of water for 1 cup of basmati rice.
- You can also add sliced onions while Sauting, adds more flavour into Jeera Rice.
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