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Jeera Rice Recipe

Looking for a simple flavored Indian rice? Try this Jeera rice or cumin flavored rice. This is flavored with cumin seeds, other whole spices, and ghee.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 2 -3

Ingredients
  

  • 200 grams 1 cup Rice
  • 1 tablespoon Ghee
  • 1- inch Cinnamon
  • 2-3 Cloves
  • 2-3 Cardamom pods
  • 10-12 Cashew Nuts
  • 10-12 Raisins
  • ¾- 1 teaspoon Jeera/Cumin Seeds
  • 1 teaspoon Whole Black Pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse rice in plenty of water 4-5 times. Soak for 15 minutes and then drain for 15 minutes.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot in sauté mode
  • Add ghee and let it melt.
  • Add whole spices - cloves, cardamom, and cinnamon. Fry for a few seconds until aromatic.
  • Add cashew nuts, raisins, cumin seeds, and peppercorns. Fry for a minute or two until aromatic.
  • Add drained rice and fry for a minute. 
  • Add 1 ½ cups of water and salt. Mix well. 
  • Press the Cancel button on the Instant Pot. 
  • Cover and lock the lid into position. Set the Pressure Release to SEALING.
  • Pressure cook (OR MANUAL mode in some models) on HIGH for 5 minutes. [It will take approximately 8-10 minutes for it to reach full pressure.] Release the pressure naturally for 10 minutes. Then do a quick release to let go of any remaining pressure. 
  • Open the lid. 
  • Fluff gently with a fork. Transfer to serving dish. 
  • Serve hot garnished with cashew nuts and raisins.

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Notes

  • 1 CUP = 250 ML. (US cups are typically 240 ml. You can use US cups with no significant change to the dish). Use the same cup (that you used to measure the rice) to measure the water.
  • 1 TEASPOON = 5ML; 1 TABLESPOON= 15 ML
  • Grams to cups measurements – we strive to provide these conversions as accurately as possible. There might be some slight variations depending on the brand, weighing scale, etc.
  • Serving size - this serves my family of three for a pretty heavy meal along with one of the dishes I have mentioned in the serving suggestions. Always adjust the serving size to suit your dietary needs.
  • Want it spicy? You can add a slit green chilli while sauteeing the rice to add an additional layer of heat to the dish.
  • I have tried to keep this a no-onion, no-garlic jeera rice. But if you like the flavors of garlic. you can add ½ tablespoon of ginger-garlic paste while sauteing the spices and rice. Make sure you cook out the raw flavor of ginger and garlic before adding water.
  • 30 minutes of prep time is mostly unattended - this is the time required to soak and drain the rice.
  • The Instant pot takes about 8-10 minutes to build up the pressure. This is also included in the cooking time.