Jeera-Reis aus dem Instant Pot (indischer Kreuzkümmelreis)

Zutaten

• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) Seeds
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 2-3 cloves
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 green cardamom
• 1-2 tablespoons oil or ghee
• 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
• 2 green chilies (split lengthwise)
• 1.5 cups water
• salt (to taste)
• 2 tablespoons coriander (cilantro)

Zubereitung

1. 1

   --- Instant Pot Method ---

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   Press Saute on Instant Pot. Add ghee or oil and once it's hot add cumin/jeera seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, and cloves. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).

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   Then add green chilies. Saute for another 30 secs.

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   Add Basmati Rice, water, salt, and give a stir.

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   Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.

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   Once the pot beeps, Do a Quick Pressure Release (QR) Manually.

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   Lastly, remove the lid away from you, garnish with fresh cilantro/coriander leaves.

8. 8

   Jeera Rice is ready.

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   --- Indian Pressure Cooker Method ---

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    Heat ghee in a pressure cooker on medium heat and once it's hot add bay leaf, cinnamon sticks, cardamom, cloves, cumin/Jeera. Saute for 30 seconds (till aromatic).

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    Then add green chilies. Saute for another 30 secs.

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    Add basmati rice, water, salt and stir well.

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    Close the lid of the cooker, Pressure cook it for 2 whistles on medium heat.

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    When rice is cooled, fluff the rice with a fork. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

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    Jeera Rice is ready

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    --- Stovetop Pot Method: ---

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    To make jeera rice recipe or pulao on a stovetop pot, follow the steps as above until adding water and then cook covered on a low heat until the water is absorbed and then turn off the heat. Allow it to rest for some time and then open the lid and fluff the rice.