Anupama's Kitchen
Instant Pot Yummy Jeera Rice
One of the easiest ways to add flavor to plain rice and still get health benefits is through Jeera Rice. It lifts any dish you are pairing it with, such as dal, kadhi, or vegetable, chicken, etc. You can even pair it with plain yogurt or kefir. You can also add Jeera Rice while to burritos or use it as a side dish for fajitas. I make this recipe at least once or twice in a week as my whole family loves it, and it’s an incredibly good blood purifier. Are there any other easy and quick ways to get Cumin or Jeera into your daily food intake?
Prep Time
5 Minutes
Cook Time
12 Minutes
Serving Size
Serves 5-6
Benefits
Cumin is a primary spice in Indian cooking and is known as “Jeera”. Whether a seed or a powder it is palatable, digestive, carminative, anti-inflammatory and analgesic. Cumin stimulates the nervous system and purifies the blood effectively. Jeera Seeds increase milk supply in postpartum mothers too.
Ingredients
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 2 Cups Water for Soft Texture (You can add less water if you need more grainy texture)
- 2 Teaspoons Ghee
- 2 Teaspoons Jeera or Cumin Seeds
- ½ Teaspoon Salt
Instructions
- STEP 1 – Rinsing Basmati Rice
- Rinse and drain a Basmati Rice of your choice 3 times with water
- STEP 2- Cooking Rice in Intant Pot
- Instant Pot:
- Add soaked Basmati Rice in the Instant Pot, then add 2 cups of water.
- Add Jeera Seeds, Ghee and Salt.
- Mix very well and close the lid.
- Then click ‘Rice’ button. The timer will be for 12 minutes.
- After it has finished, disconnect the Instant Pot from electrical outlet. Let it release the pressure by itself for 5-7 minutes. Then open the lid and serve hot with dal, yogurt or vegetables, etc.