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Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) - Instant Pot

Published: Aug 14, 2017 · Modified: Aug 12, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Restaurant Style Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) recipe is an easy one-pot flavorful rice dish made with basmati rice, jeera, and whole spices in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker or Stovetop. Enjoy this aromatic rice with any curry or lentil.

jeera rice served in a copper bowl garnished with cilantro

Health Benefits of Jeera (Cumin) Seeds?

Jeera (cumin) is commonly used in Indian cooking and 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 to

  • promotes digestion
  • boosts immunity 
  • lowers the Risk of Iron-Deficiency Anemia
  • helps in fighting common colds.

Ingredients for Jeera Rice Recipe

  • Rice: Use good quality long grain Basmati rice for the restaurant style. You can also use small grain rice, and adjust the water accordingly.
  • Ghee or Oil: I like to use Ghee for this recipe. The best flavors come from the ghee, so I highly recommend adding it. If you are vegan, you may use oil.
  • Green chili: is added for the heat. Increase or decrease the quantity according to your spice level.
  • Whole Spices: cumin seeds, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaf, green cardamom, and star anise (optional).
  • Coriander Leaves: They enhance the flavor, so do not skip it.
  • Salt: for seasoning

How to Make Jeera Rice in Instant Pot

Firstly, Press Saute on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it's hot add cumin/jeera seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).

Then add green chilies. Saute for another 30 secs.

step to saute whole spices, cumin and chilies collage

Add Basmati Rice, water, salt, and give a stir.

step to add rice, water and pressure cook collage

Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, Do a Quick Pressure Release (QR) Manually.

perfectly cooked jeera rice in an instant pot pressure cooker garnished with cilantro

Lastly, remove the lid away from you, and garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.

Restaurant Style perfect Jeera Rice is ready. Serve with raita, lentils, or any curry.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Instructions

  • 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 chilies. Saute for another 30 secs.
  • Add basmati rice, water, salt, and stir well.
  • Close the lid of the cooker, Pressure cook it for two whistles on medium heat.
  • When rice is cooled, fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Pressure Cooker Jeera Rice is ready to serve.

Stovetop Pot Instructions

To make jeera rice recipe or pulao on a stovetop pot, follow the steps above until adding water and then cook covered on low heat until the water is absorbed and then turn off the heat. Allow it to rest for some time, and then open the lid and fluff the rice.

jeera rice served in a copper bowl garnished with cilantro

What to serve with Jeera/Cumin Rice?

Serve Jeera Pulao with curry, lentils(dal), or just serve with a side of yogurt or raita.

I love to pair with the below North Indian Curries:

Chana Masala

Paneer Butter Masala

Vegetable Kurma

Tips to make Perfect Jeera Rice

  • Use good quality basmati rice for making the fragrant Jeera Rice. However, you can use any premium quality rice.
  • To make non-sticky, fluffy cumin rice adjust the water correctly, depending on the quality and type of rice used. I have used basmati rice in this recipe.
  • Use ghee (clarified butter) to get the best flavors in the Jeera Rice. But Vegans can use either coconut oil or any cooking oil.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can you store Jeera rice?

Jeera rice keeps good in the refrigerator for 2-3 days when stored in an airtight container.
You can reheat either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Splash some water (about one tablespoon for every one cup of cooked jeera rice) to help rehydrate and until warmed through.

Is this Jeera Rice recipe Vegan?

No, I have used Ghee in this recipe. To make it vegan, substitute ghee with any cookign oil.

More Instant Pot Rice recipes

  • Bisibelebath/Hot Lentil Rice
  • Beetroot Rice
  • Lemon Rice
  • Ghee Rice
  • Mexican Cilantro Lime Rice
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Restaurant style Instant Pot Jeera/cumin rice served in a bowl with cilantro on the side

Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)

Bhavana Patil
Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Cumin Rice) is an easy one pot flavorful rice dish made with perfectly cooked Basmati Rice flavored with jeera and whole spices.
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Servings: 2
Calories : 424
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, North Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 5 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 15 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Whole Spices

  • 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) Seeds
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 2-3 cloves
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 green cardamom

Other Ingredients

  • 1-2 tablespoons oil or ghee
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
  • 2 green chilies split lengthwise
  • 1.5 cups water
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro)

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Press Saute on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it's hot add cumin/jeera seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).
  • Then add green chilies. Saute for another 30 secs.
    step to saute whole spices, cumin and chilies collage
  • Add Basmati Rice, water, salt, and give a stir.
    step to add rice, water and pressure cook collage
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
    perfectly cooked jeera rice in an instant pot pressure cooker garnished with cilantro
  • Once the pot beeps, Do a Quick Pressure Release (QR) Manually.
    Restaurant style Instant Pot Jeera/cumin rice served in a bowl with cilantro on the side
  • Lastly, remove the 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 chilies. 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 rice is cooled, fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.
  • Jeera Rice is ready

Stovetop Pot Method:

  • To make jeera rice recipe or pulao on a stovetop pot, follow the steps as above 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 some time and then open the lid and fluff the rice.

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
  1. Use good quality basmati rice for making the fragrant Jeera Rice. However, you can use any premium quality rice.
  2. To make non-sticky, fluffy cumin rice adjust water correctly, as it depends on the quality and type of rice used. I have used basmati rice in this recipe.
  3. Use ghee (clarified butter) to get the best flavors in the Jeera Rice. But Vegans can use either coconut oil or any cooking oil.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcalCarbohydrates: 79gProtein: 7gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 1gSodium: 166mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 45IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 2mg
Keyword cumin rice, instant pot, jeera rice
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