Jeera Pulao | Jeera Rice | Cumin flavored Rice

Jeera Pulao is a simple cumin flavored rice. It is very quick and easy to make and it  tastes best with most of the spicy gravies. I served it with Rajma masala (will post the recipe of Rajma masala soon) you can serve with other gravies of your choice too.

What are the ingredients needed?

Basmati Rice, 2 cups
Ghee+Oil, 1 tablespoons each
Cumin seeds, 2 teaspoon
Bay leaves, 1 no
Star Anise, 1 no
Cloves , 4 nos
Cinnamon, 1" long
Salt to taste

Jeera Rice

How it is made?

1. Wash basmati rice and soak it in water for about 15 minutes then drain the water and set aside.
2. In a pressure cooker, heat oil and ghee then add cumin seeds, bay leaves, Star anise, cloves, cinnamon and fry for a minute or two.
3. Now add the soaked rice and required water, add salt mix well and then cover the lid and pressure cook it till rice is done.
4. Then turn off the heat, let the pressure release. Gently fluff up the rice and serve with gravy of your choice.

Jeera Pulao

Notes:

• You can add onions and green chillies for extra flavor( in the step 2 saute and then continue to cook).
• When using pressure cooker for one cup of basmati rice I use 1 1/2 cup of water while using electric cooket the ratio will be for one cup of basmati rice I will add 2 cups of water.
• If using electric cooker, Follow step 2 in a skillet.  Transfer the ingredients to the rice cooker, add required water, close and cook. genlty fluff the rice and serve.