How to make Jeera Rice in Instant Pot– In this post I take you through my way of making the most perfect Jeera rice in Instant Pot without soaking.This recipe is Gluten Free,Dairy Free & Vegan.
I almost never had plain rice growing up.Rice was always made this way and served with all kinds of stuff.
Perfectly cooked jeera rice should
- Not be overcooked or mushy
- Easy rice grain should be separate
- have a slight bite to it.
This post is self explanatory really.It’s all about my obsession with the most perfect but the least effort Jeera rice or Cumin spiced Rice.
If you like plain rice instead, then read my post on how to make perfect basmati rice.
How to make the most How to make Jeera Rice in Instant Pot without soaking
Step 1- Wash the rice
Step 2- Give the tempering of ghee, cumin and whole spices
Step 3- Cook the rice in the Manual or pressure Cook setting for 5 minutes in SEALED position.
Let the pressure escape naturally for 2 minutes after which quick release the pressure.
What to serve with Jeera Rice
I love jeera rice with rajma.I mean Rajma Chawal is probably a better match than Romeo Juliet(yes clique but TRUE!)
It’s also heavenly with a simple Dal Tadka or Dal Makhni or with a quick and simple Chicken Curry.
Tricks and Tips to make the Best Cumin Rice
- If you are not on a Vegan or diary Free diet, use Ghee instead of oil to make this Cumin rice.The aroma itself will transport you to heaven!
- Let the aromatics splutter in the oil for 20-30 seconds before you add the rice.This will help release more flavour.
- Sprinkle with some fresh coriander for extra extra flavour!
Why make Jeera Rice in Instant Pot
Two reasons really
- It’s Quick
- It’s repeatable and controlled.There is lesser room for error!
and a Bonus- Cleaning the instant pot is so much more easier than any other utensil!
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1 Cup water
- 1 tsp Cumin
- 1 tbsp Ghee or Oil
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 2 Cloves
- 1 Black Cardamom
Instructions
- Wash the rice 2-3 times.
Stove Top Method
- Heat the oil or ghee in a deep pot on medium flame.
- Once hot, add the Cumin,bay leaf,cloves and black cardamom.
- To this add the drained rice and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add 1.5 cups(more water for stove top recipe) of water and season with salt.
- Bring to boil,change the heat setting to low(low flame) and cover.Cook on low for 10 minutes till all the water has evaporated and rice is cooked.
Instant Pot Method
- In the SAUTE mode- heat the ghee/oil.
- Once hot, add the Cumin,bay leaf,cloves and black cardamom.
- To this add the drained rice and saute for 30 seconds.
- Add 1 cup of water and season with salt.Cancel the SAUTE setting.
- Choose the "PRESSURE COOK" setting no HIGH for 5 minutes in SEALED position.
- Let the pressure escape manually for 2 minutes and then quick release the valve by moving it from SEALED position to VENTING position.
Here are some more AWESOME Indian rice dishes you will LOVE!
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