jeera rice

This recipe for jeera rice (Indian steamed cumin rice) will never fail you! You don't need a rice cooker or fancy equipment to make this. Just a few ingredients and a pot and you'll have fluffy, flavorful jeera rice ready in under 10 minutes.

Perfect Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)

Long grain Basmati Rice

Water (+ extra for soaking)

Ghee

Bayleaf

Cinnamon Stick

Cloves

Jeera (Cumin Seeds)

Green Chilli (or Serrano Pepper, chopped finely)

Salt

Coriander (chopped for topping)

Wash the basmati rice a few times, and then soak it in enough water so that the rice is completely soaked and has an inch of extra water on top. Soak the rice for at least 30 minutes.

When you are ready to cook, drain all the water from the rice and set the rice aside.

Heat ghee in a pot and add the whole spices and cumin seeds to it. Once the cumin seeds start spluttering, add the chopped green chilli and drained rice to it. Saute the rice in the pan for two minutes on a medium flame. This helps add more flavor to the rice.

Add two cups water and salt to the rice and mix well. Bring the rice to a quick boil, and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook for approximately five to six minutes, till all the water has evaporated and the rice is cooked through. Top with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Make the perfect jeera rice that's non sticky, fluffy &amp; aromatic. Instructions included to make jeera rice in a regular pot, traditional pressure cooker &amp; Instant pot.

Jeera rice recipe (Stovetop & Instant pot)

basmati rice

ghee

chili

water

salt

cumin seeds ((jeera))

bay leaf ((tej patta))

green cardamoms ((elaichi))

cinnamon

((laung))

strand mace ((javitri) (optional))

Wash rice a few times until water runs clear.

Then soak it in lot of water for at least 30 mins. Drain it completely. 

Preparation

Heat ghee or oil in a pressure cooker or a pot.

Saute bay leaf, cloves, cinnamon, cardamoms and mace until they begin to sizzle.

Fry jeera on a low flame until a nice aroma comes out. Add green chilli.

Transfer drained rice to the pot or cooker and fry for 2 to 3 mins. Do not stir vigorously as the rice grains will break.

This frying step helps to bring out the aroma of the rice.

Pour water and add salt. Stir well and taste the water. It must be slightly salty. Bring water to a boil on a high flame.

Making Jeera rice in pot - Cover and cook on a low to medium heat until water is absorbed &amp; rice is done. Once done, turn off the heat and let the rice rest in the pot for 15 mins. This helps the grains to expand and become fluffy.

Making Jeera rice in pressure cooker - Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Cook on a high heat for 1 whistle. For al dente rice, I release the pressure carefully after 2 mins with the help of a wooden spatula.

When the pressure releases completely, open the lid and fluff up jeera rice with a fork. Serve with any curry.

How to make jeera rice

Press saute button and pour ghee to the inner pot of instant pot.

Add all the spices &amp; saute for 1 min until they turn fragrant. Add the drained rice and chilli. Saute for 2 mins stirring occasionally. Do not stir a lot, rice grains will break.

Pour 1¾ cups plus 2 tbsps water and add salt. Stir and taste the water. If needed add more salt.

Secure the lid &amp; position the steam release handle to sealing.

Press the pressure cook button, set to high pressure. Set the timer for 5 mins.

When done the instant pot beeps, press cancel.

Allow the pressure to release naturally for at least 5 mins. Manually release the rest of the pressure with the help of a wooden spoon.

For aldente rice, release the pressure immediately. Fluff up the Jeera rice with a fork &amp; add some coriander leaves.

Instant pot Jeera rice

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Jeera rice is simple Indian rice dish made using cumin called as Jeera. This rice can be made in a pot or pressure cooker. 

Jeera rice is usually served as a main dish along with some gravy dish like paneer butter masala, veg makhani, egg curry or butter chicken. It can be served with any gravy or curry of your choice.

Usually basmati rice is used to make Jeera rice, however any kind of rice can be used. You will need to adjust the amount of water depending on the kind of rice used.

Ingredients
2 cups basmathi rice (aged or any other rice)
2 tbsp ghee or oil
2 ½ to 3 tsps. Jeera / cumin (adjust as desired)
1 bay leaf / Tej patta
1 strand mace  / javitri
2 to 4 green cardamoms / elaichi
2 inch cinnamon stick / dalchini
4 to 6 cloves / laung
Salt as needed
1 large onion thinly sliced
2 to 3 green chili slit and deseeded
3 ½ cups water(adjust if needed depending on the rice)

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Jeera rice recipe | How to make jeera rice or jeera pulao

Instant Pot Jeera rice or cumin rice is a flavorful side dish made with basmati rice and cumin seeds.

How To Cook Jeera Rice in Instant Pot

Long grain basmati rice

Water

Cumin seeds

Cardamom pods

Green chilies (optional)

Bay leaf

First, wash the basmati rice thoroughly in running water for 4 to 5 times or until the water turns clear. Drain and set it aside.

Next, press the u0022Sauteu0022 button on the Instant Pot. Once the display shows u0022Hotu0022, add ghee to it, followed by cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds splutter, then add bay leaf, sliced green chili, cloves, and green cardamom. Fry for a few seconds.

Then, add the washed basmati rice to the pot and stir it with the spices for 30 seconds.

After that, add water and salt to the pot and give it a quick stir.

Close the Instant Pot lid and press the u0022Manual/Pressure Cooku0022 button. Cook on high pressure for 5 minutes with the pressure valve in the sealing position.

Once the cooking time is up, let the pressure release naturally for 2 minutes, and then do a quick pressure release by turning the pressure valve to the venting position.

Open the lid of the Instant Pot and fluff the rice with a fork.

Finally, serve the Jeera Rice with your choice of curry or dal. Enjoy!

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.

Instant Pot Jeera Rice (Indian Cumin Rice)

cumin (jeera) Seeds

cloves

bay leaf

green cardamom

basmati rice (rinsed)

green chilies (split lengthwise)

salt (to taste)

coriander (cilantro)

Press Saute on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it&#39;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.

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

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.

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

Jeera Rice is ready.

Instant Pot Method

Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it&#39;s hot add bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, cumin/Jeera. Saute for 30 seconds (till aromatic).

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

Indian Pressure Cooker 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.

Stovetop Pot Method:

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