Jeera Rice is made with Indian Basmati Rice which is floral and aromatic. Basmati Rice is delicious on its own, however when flavored with whole cumin seeds, the flavor of this rice dish is elevated. This failproof recipe uses an Instant Pot to make perfect Jeera Rice where each grain of rice is separated. You’ll end up with the most delicious and fluffy cumin rice. Also, check out my Vegetable Pulao Instant Pot which is quick and easy.
Mom’s Jeera Rice
Everyone has their own way of making Jeera Rice which adds a unique touch to a widely popular dish. I first learned how to make Jeera Rice from my mom which was a lecture filled with what to do and what not to do lol.
Ingredients
What to Serve with Cumin Rice
Jeera Rice pairs beautifully with dal, lentils, curries, and sabzis. 2. Add cumin seeds. Saute for 15 seconds until they sizzle. 3. Add garam masala and cardamom seeds. Saute for 30 seconds or so. 4. Now add drained rice and saute for 2 minutes until lightly toasted. 6. Close the Instant Pot. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes. Let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then perform a quick release. 7. Open the instant pot and you’ll end up with perfectly cooked jeera rice like so. 8. Here is a better view. Fluff with a fork and enjoy! Here are some of my favorite Punjabi dishes to serve with Jeera Rice.
Punjabi Chole Rajma Masala Punjabi Kadhi Dal Makhani Coriander Chicken Curry Instant Pot Toor Dal
Additionally, you can also serve jeera rice with kachumber salad, papad, and some kind of achaar. It’s pure bliss!
How to Store Jeera Rice
Store Jeera Rice in a glass airtight container and refrigerate. Jeera Rice will last for up to 3 days in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to use, sprinkle some water on top, cover with a microwave-safe lid, and microwave. You can also freeze jeera rice in a Ziploc and microwave the rice when ready to use.
Variations
✔️ You can add frozen green peas to Jeera Rice when you add the water. Then close the lid and cook using the Instant Pot Method. ✔️ Sliced onions can be added right after cooking the spices. Saute the onions until translucent or golden brown.
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