Jeera rice

Tasty one pot resturant style Jeera rice

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firstly wash basmati rice and soak with enough water for 5 minutes
Turn on Instant pot in “saute” mode and add butter
When the display shows “hot” add cashews and cumin seeds and saute till. Cashew starts to change color
Furthermore add bay leaf, clove, cardamom and give a quick mix
Discard the water and add the rice
Furthermore, add green chilli and required salt; saute till rice turns dry
Add hot water and mix well. Make sure nothing is stuck to the pan
furthermore add a few drops of sesame oil and press “cancel”
cook for 4 minutes and Do natural pressure release
carefully open the lid and Fluff the rice

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I have used basmati rice but you can variety of rice. Adjust the water accordingly
Long Grain Basmati Rice is recommended for the best restaurant style fluffy rice
Always wash the rice well at least 3 to 4 times, until you see clear water
For Al dente cooking, prepare rice in an open pot
Avoid soaking the rice for a long time
Always use room temperature water to soak the rice. Avoid warm /hot water required.
If you prefer crunchy cashews, saute cashews and cumin seeds; keep aside and add them after cooking rice
You can star anise or any other whole spice of your choice
A few drops of sesame oil are optional but help for perfect texture