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Instant Pot jeera rice.
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Instant Pot Jeera Rice

Jeera rice is a classic one-pot rice dish that is flavored with cumin seeds and aromatic spices. It is a simple yet flavorful recipe that is perfect as a side dish or base for your favorite Indian curries. The only essential spice needed for this dish is cumin seeds. Enjoy the fragrant aroma and delicious taste of this traditional dish with this easy jeera rice recipe.
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 5
Calories: 302kcal
Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Wash the Basmati rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the rinsed rice for 20-30 minutes.
  • Set the Instant Pot in saute mode (normal) and add oil. Once it heats, add cumin seeds and whole spices (bay leaf, black pepper, star anise, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves). Saute for 1 minute.
  • Drain the water from the soaked rice and add it to the pot. Add 2½ cups of water and salt. Mix well.
  • Close the lid and pressure cook on high for 5 minutes. Do a quick release of the pressure.
  • Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice using a fork. Add cilantro and mix gently. Serve with dal or curry of choice.

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Notes

Use good quality aged Basmati rice or any variety of long-grain rice to make this dish. To remove excess starch from the rice, wash the rice thoroughly until the water runs clear. Soak the washed rice for a minimum of 15-20 minutes.
Saute the cumin seeds until they turn slightly dark so that maximum flavors are released. However, take care not to burn them as they tend to burn quickly after this stage.
The whole spices are optional and can be skipped. Alternatively, you can replace them with ½ teaspoon of garam masala.
I have used 1¼ cup of water for every cup of rice. This rice-to-water ratio gives me perfectly cooked and separated rice. I have used an 8-quart Instant Pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 302kcal | Carbohydrates: 61g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 11mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1mg