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Cumin Rice (Jeera Rice in Pressure Cooker)

Learn how to make the perfect restaurant-style cumin rice aka Jeera rice in the pressure cooker in just 10 minutes.
5 from 4 votes
Enozia Vakil
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2 people
Calories 366 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • ½ teaspoon black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon cilantro
  • 1.5 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon ghee

Instructions
 

  • Start by washing the rice twice and then soaking it in water until you temper the spices.
  • Heat ghee in your pressure cooker and add the whole spices. Stir and cook for a minute until they start to get aromatic.
  • Add the rice in, along with enough water to ensure the rice is fully covered. Season with salt and top with the lid.
  • Cook the rice for two whistles and take off heat. Let the pressure release naturally. Open and then fluff with a fork.
  • Top with lots of chopped cilantro and serve hot.

Notes

  • Make sure you wash the rice thoroughly before you cook it- at least twice, ideally until the water runs clear. This ensures the excess starch is removed and you'll get those fluffy grains you're looking for.
  • Let the rice cook on medium heat. You want the grains to absorb all the water and swell up beautifully.
  • Stick to the ratio 1:1.5 of rice to water when cooking.
  • To add more flavor and nutrition, you can use chicken (or vegetable) stock instead of water when cooking the rice.
  • To brighten up the dish and add more flavor, squeeze some lime juice into it! That's exactly what I did when I made my coconut lime rice.
  • You can also cook the Jeera rice in a pot over the stovetop if you want to. Simply add the rice to the tempering, cook over high heat until it comes to a rolling boil and then turn down the heat, cover and cook on low for about 12-15 minutes or until all the water has dried up.
  • Don't forget to fluff the rice before you serve!
  • Cook the spices on medium-low heat for just a minute. High heat will cause them to burn, and they'll turn bitter.

Nutrition

Calories: 366kcalCarbohydrates: 75gProtein: 7gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 140mgFiber: 2gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 28IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 46mgIron: 2mg
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