Easy Jeera Rice(Stovetop and Instant top)- Vegan, Gluten-free

Jeera Rice/ Cumin Rice is a popular dish to order in Indian Restaurants and it will be in the Buffet. This recipe is so easy to make in your kitchen. Let’s learn how to make restaurant-style, Vegan, Gluten-free, Jeera rice in under 15 minutes.

Jeera Rice 

Jeera Rice is a simple Cumin roasted rice cooked with a few whole spices. It is usually paired with any dal or spicy curry as the rice itself is mild in taste. We need only a few pantry recipes to make this flavorful rice. I have used long grain Basmati Rice. It is so aromatic, long, and gets perfectly cooked each time. 

One thing to keep in mind is to rinse the rice three to four times and soak it for at least 30 minutes. This helps the rice to cook separately and not mushy. I have used Cinnamon, cumin seeds, and bay leaf as whole spices in this recipe. You can also use cardamom, and cloves.

How to make Jeera Rice

Ingredients used

Stove top method

Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes. Wash a few times and drain the water. Keep it aside. Take a heavy-bottomed deep pot. Add oil. When the oil is hot, add the whole spices and cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds crackle and you will get a nice aroma. Then add the drained rice and saute for a minute. Add water and the required salt. Cover and cook in medium flame till the rice is cooked and the water is evaporated. Switch off and remove the pot from the heat. Fluff the rice with a fork gently. Serve warm with any spicy curry.

A short video

Instant pot method

Soak the rice for 30 minutes. Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button. Add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. Then add the cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds crackle and a nice aroma arises. Then add the rinsed and drained rice. Saute for a minute. Then add the water and required salt. Close the lid and press cancel, then the rice button. Once the rice is cooked let the pressure release naturally. Open the lid and serve the jeera rice warm with any Aloo gobi curry.

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Recipe for Jeera Rice with step-wise instructions

Ingredients

Basmati Rice – 2 Cups

Cumin Seeds/ Jeera Seeds – 1 Tsp

Bay Leaf – 1

Cinnamon Stick – 1 Inch

Water – 4 Cups

Salt – as required

Coconut oil – 1 Tsp

Method

Stovetop Method

• Soak basmati rice for 30 minutes.
•  Wash a few times and drain the water. Keep it aside.
• Take a heavy-bottomed deep pot. Add oil. 
• When the oil is hot, add the whole spices and cumin seeds.
•  Let the cumin seeds crackle and you will get a nice aroma. 
• Then add the drained rice and saute for a minute. Add water and the required salt. 
• Cover and cook in medium flame till the rice is cooked and the water is evaporated. 
• Switch off and remove the pot from the heat. 
•  Serve warm with any spicy curry.

Instant pot Method

•  Switch on the Instant Pot and press the saute button. Add the oil.
•  When the oil is hot, add the bay leaf and cinnamon stick. 
• Then add the cumin seeds. Let the cumin seeds crackle and a nice aroma arise. 
• Then add the rinsed and drained rice. Saute for a minute. 
• Then add the water and required salt. 
• Close the lid and press cancel, then the rice button. 
• Once the rice is cooked let the pressure release naturally. 
• Open the lid and serve the jeera rice warm with any curry.

Notes

1. Wash the rice 3 to 4 times. This prevents the rice from sticking after cooking.
2. Soaking the rice for 30 minutes helps it cook perfectly.
3. You can add one or two slit green chili to add the spice level.

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