Jeera Rice Recipe

Method7 steps · about 1 hr

1. 1

   Step 1: Use aged basmati rice (1½ cup). Rinse it three times, then soak in the separate three cups soak water for twenty minutes. Drain thoroughly. Choose one cooking route: ordinary pot steps 2–5, stovetop pressure cooker steps 2–4 then 6, or Instant Pot step 6 directly. Use only the cooking-water amount for that route.

   Rice soaking · 20 minUses 1½ cup aged basmati rice · 3 cup water · rinse water, drain and discard

2. 2

   Step 2: Ordinary-pot or stovetop-pressure route only: heat the chosen two tablespoons ghee, oil or butter over medium heat. Add cumin, bay, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves and optional mace; let them sizzle about two minutes until aromatic. Instant Pot users skip to 6.

   Uses 2 tbsp chosen fat only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · whole spice only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route

   
3. 3

   Step 3: For the same traditional route, add optional green chili and the soaked drained rice. Fry over high heat for 2–3 minutes without stirring vigorously.

   Uses optional slit chili only ordinary-pot or stove-pressure route · same rice only if traditional route selected · same primary fat/spices, no second supply

   
4. 4

   Step 4: Add only the selected cooking water: three cups for an ordinary pot or two and a half cups for stovetop pressure. Add the half to three-quarter teaspoon salt, taste the liquid and bring to a rolling boil. Do not add the Instant Pot water as well.

   Uses one cooking water: 2½ cups stove-pressure or 3 cups ordinary pot, NOT both · ½–¾ tsp salt only selected traditional route · same rice with whole spices and optional chili

   
5. 5

   Step 5: Ordinary pot only: reduce to low heat, cover and cook 15–17 minutes until all water is absorbed and the rice is fully cooked. Turn off and rest covered ten minutes, then go to 7. Skip this step on either pressure route.

   Ordinary-pot rice cooking only · 17 minUses only ordinary pot route with three cups cooking water

6. 6

   Step 6: Choose one pressure route. STOVETOP: after step 4, close the cooker and cook on high until one whistle; turn off and let pressure fall fully, following the manufacturer’s safe release instructions before opening. INSTANT POT: skip steps 2–5. On Sauté heat the chosen two tablespoons fat, add all whole spices and sizzle one minute. Add optional chili and the same soaked drained rice; sauté two minutes. Add only 1¾ cups + 2 tbsp cooking water and salt, stir and cancel Sauté. Close with the vent sealed and pressure-cook HIGH five minutes. Wait one minute, then use the manufacturer-approved manual release procedure; open only when pressure has dropped fully.

   Uses 2 tbsp chosen fat only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · whole spice only Instant Pot route, skip 2–5 · optional slit chili only Instant Pot route

   
7. 7

   Step 7: Fluff only the fully cooked rice from your chosen route gently with a fork. Add optional chopped coriander and serve with prepared curry or dal.

   Uses optional chopped coriander garnish · same rice after 15–17 min cooking and 10 min rest · stove-pressure or Instant Pot, fully cooked and safely released