Instant Pot Jeera Rice
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4.9
Instant Pot Jeera Rice
Description
The recipe begins by thoroughly washing basmati rice to remove excess starch, then heating ghee or oil in the Instant Pot to toast cumin seeds and whole spices until aromatic. Adding rice at this stage allows the grains to lightly coat in oil and spices, enhancing flavor and texture. Water and salt are added before sealing the pot and pressure cooking for a short 4-minute cycle with natural pressure release, which helps the rice cook gently and remain separate.
The resulting Jeera Rice is fragrant with the roasted whole spices and cumin, tender yet fluffy. Its subtle seasoning complements rich curries and lentils by balancing spiced, saucy dishes. The recipe’s method offers a hands-off approach while preserving traditional flavors.
Optional garnishing with roasted nuts like cashews adds texture. The notes mention the recipe’s flexibility for doubling quantity without altering cooking times and offer a simplified version excluding whole spices for convenience. Using quality Basmati rice varieties is suggested for the best results.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds aka Jeera
- 1 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 1 tablespoon ghee or oil
Whole Spices
- 5 black peppercorns
- 5 cloves aka Laung
- 2 bay leaf Tej Patta
- 3 green cardamom aka Elaichi
- 1 inch cassia cinnamon aka Dalchini
Instructions
- Wash and drain the rice until the water runs clear.
- Heat the instant pot in sauté mode and add ghee or oil to it. Then add the whole spices and cumin seeds.
- When the cumin seeds start to splutter, add rice and stir them with the whole spices for about 30 seconds. Then add water, salt and stir again. Press cancel and close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Change the instant pot setting to manual / pressure cook mode for 4 minutes, at high pressure with vent in sealing position.
- When the instant pot beeps, do a 5 minute natural pressure release, which means manually release the pressure 5 minutes after the instant pot beeps.
- Fluff the rice with a fork and let it rest for another 5 minutes. You can take the steel insert out of the instant pot, so the bottom layer of rice does not overcook.
- Cumin Rice is ready to be enjoyed with any curry or lentil.
Notes
- Whole spices can be omitted to simplify the recipe without major flavor loss.
- The recipe's cooking time remains the same even if quantities are doubled or tripled.
- Handle the rice carefully when adding to hot oil to avoid splattering.
- Roasted nuts such as cashews can be added as garnish to enhance texture.
- Use quality long-grain basmati rice for best aroma and fluffiness.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 20997 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 209.97kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 38.71g | 13% |
| Protein | 3.6g | 7% |
| Fat | 4.29g | 7% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.43g | 12% |
| Cholesterol | 9.6mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 589.53mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 78.91mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1.24g | 5% |
| Sugar | 0.08g | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 0.32mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 23.35mg | 2% |
| Iron | 0.91mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.9
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