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Instant Pot Jeera Rice
25 minServes 6Nutri-Score B€
B
25 min
25 minInstant Pot Jeera Rice
what you need
Ingredients
oilPantry15 ml
cumin seedsSpices4 g- garam masalaSpices1 g
- cardamom seeds (from cardamom pods, lightly crushed)Spices2 pieces
basmati rice (uncooked, washed, rinsed and drained)Grains270 g
waterBeverages420 ml
saltSpices4 g
per serving
Nutrition
170kcal
- Carbs
- 34 g
- Proteins
- 3 g
- Fat
- 3 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Pressure cooker
Mixing bowl
Colander
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Wash and soak the rice
- Wash, rinse and drain the basmati rice until the water runs clear.
- Soak the rice briefly, then drain well.
- Step 2
Bloom the spices
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté and heat the oil.
- Add the cumin seeds, garam masala and lightly crushed cardamom seeds and let them sizzle until fragrant.
- Step 3
Add rice, water and salt
- Stir in the drained rice and coat it with the spiced oil.
- Pour in the water and add the salt, stirring to combine.
- Step 4
Pressure cook
- Close the lid and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally, then open the lid.
- Step 5
Fluff and serve
- Fluff the rice with a fork so each grain stays separate.
- Serve with your favorite gravy dish.