Jeera Rice | Indian Cumin Rice (Instant Pot + Stove Top)
Easy Jeera Rice or Indian Cumin Rice Recipe with step-wise instructions for cooking in Instant Pot and Stove top Pressure Cooker. Serve this popular Indian Main Course Rice Recipe with a side of Dal or spicy Indian Curry.
Servings 3 people
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups Basmati Rice
- Water Read Notes for exact quantity used (both IP and Pressure Cooker)
- 1 tbsp Ghee or clarified butter
- 3 Cloves
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 Cinnamon Sticks (1 inch each x 2 nos)
- 1 tbsp Cumin Seeds or Jeera
- Salt to taste
- Finely chopped coriander leaves for garnish
1 cup 250 ml, 1 tbsp 15ml, 1 tsp 5ml
Instructions
Instant Pot Cooking Instructions
- Wash and Soak the rice for no longer than 15 to 20 minutes. Drain the water, rinse once and keep aside.
- Switch on the Instant Pot. Press Saute Mode. Once the display shows On or Hot, add ghee, cumin seeds and the whole spices. Allow the cumin to roast /brown.
- Now add the soaked and drained rice, salt to taste and water (1 and 1/2 cups of Rice : 1 and 1/2 cups of water). Switch off Saute Mode.
- Close the lid, adjust vent to sealing and pressure cook on Low for 4minutes, Allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes and then release the balance pressure manually. Switch off the Instant Pot.
- Remove the Instant Pot Steel Insert, fluff the rice with a fork and remove the Jeera Rice onto a bowl.
Pressure Cooker Cooking Instructions
- Wash and Soak the Basmati Rice for 20 minutes. Ensure you wash the rice 3 to 4 times, until the water is clear for best results.
- After 20 minutes, drain all the water used for soaking and keep the rice aside.
- Heat a thick bottom kadhai or pan, add ghee and the whole spices (bay leaf, cloves and cinnamon stick)
- Now add Jeera or Cumin seeds. Once they have browned, add the drained basmati rice.
- Mix well and allow the water to evaporate slightly.
- Switch off the flame, add the rice to a cooker vessel along with salt to taste. Now add water.
- Cover the vessel with a lid and place it inside the pressure cooker. Cook until 3 whistles and then allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Remove the vessel from cooker and allow it to cool slightly before fluffing the rice using a fork.
- Garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves as required and serve piping hot.
Notes
Rice to Water Ratio – Stove Top Pressure Cooker
1 and ½ cups Basmati Rice : 1 ¾ cups water for pressure cooking
Rice to Water Ratio – Instant Pot
1 and ½ cups Basmati Rice : 1 & ½ cups water (equal amount)
Storage and Leftovers - Jeera Rice can be made in excess and bulk stocked in refrigerator. You can heat small portions and serve. Always ensure the rice is at room temperature before placing it inside the refrigerator. This also extends the shelf life of the rice.
The Recipe is Gluten Free but not Vegan as we have used Cow Ghee. For a Vegan Recipe, replace ghee with any veg oil.