Jeera Rice Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups aged basmati rice )
• 2 tablespoon ghee
• 1 green chili )
• 2 1/2 cups water to pressure cook or (3 cups for regular pot
• 1/2 to ¾ teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons cumin seeds )
• 1 bay leaf )
• 4 green cardamoms )
• 2 inch cinnamon piece )
• 4 cloves )
• 1 strand mace )

Instructions

1. 1

   Rinse rice thrice and soak it in 3 cups water for 20 mins. Later drain to a colander.

2. 2

   On a medium flame, heat ghee in a pot or pressure cooker. Add all the whole spices and let them sizzle for 2 mins, until aromatic.

3. 3

   Stir in the green chili and rice. Fry on a high heat for 2 to 3 mins, without stirring vigorously.

4. 4

   Pour water and add salt. Mix well and taste test the water to adjust salt. Bring to a rolling boil on a high heat.

5. 5

   Option 1 - Jeera rice in a pot – Reduce the heat to low and cook covered until water is absorbed & the rice is cooked through. (takes me about 15 to 17 mins) Turn off and rest for 10 mins.

6. 6

   Option 2 - Jeera rice in stovetop pressure cooker – Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Cook on a high heat until you hear 1 whistle. For al dente rice, release the pressure carefully after 2 mins with the help of a wooden spatula. When the pressure drops completely, open the lid.

7. 7

   Fluff up jeera rice with a fork before serving with curry or dal.

8. 8

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

9. 9

   Add all the spices & saute for 1 min until they turn fragrant. Add the drained rice and chilli. Saute for 2 mins stirring occasionally.

10. 10

    Pour 1¾ cups plus 2 tbsps water and add salt. Stir and taste the water, to adjust salt.

11. 11

    Secure the lid & position the steam release handle to sealing. Press the pressure cook button, set to high pressure. Set the timer for 5 mins.

12. 12

    When done the instant pot beeps. Let the pressure release naturally for a min and release the rest manually with the help of a long spoon (moving the vent from sealing to venting).

13. 13

    Fluff up the Jeera rice with a fork & add some coriander leaves if you want. Serve with dal or your favorite curry.