How to Cook Aromatic Cumin Rice in the Instant Pot

1. Wash the rice a few times in running water and drain it completely.

2. Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and wait until it displays 'HOT.'

3. Add 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil to the inner pot.

4. Add all the ingredients in the spice mix and sauté for a minute.

5. Add the drained rice and sauté for a minute, being careful not to break the grains.

6. Pour in 1.5 cups of water, stir the rice, water, and spices together, and check for salt.

7. Close the lid and pressure cook for 5 minutes.

8. When the Instant Pot beeps, wait for 3 minutes, then do a quick release.

9. Fluff the cumin rice with a fork and enjoy it with our dal fry!

How to Cook Aromatic Cumin Rice on the Stovetop

1. Wash the rice a few times in running water and drain it completely.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium heat.

3. Add all the ingredients in the spice mix and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

4. Add the drained rice and sauté for a minute, being careful not to break the grains.

5. Pour in 1.5 cups of water, stir the rice, water, and spices together, and check for salt.

6. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and cook for 12–15 minutes.

7. Turn off the heat and let the rice rest, covered, for 5 minutes.

8. Fluff the cumin rice with a fork and enjoy it with our dal fry!

How to Cook Aromatic Cumin Rice in a Pressure Cooker

1. Wash the rice a few times in running water and drain it completely.

2. Heat 1 tablespoon of ghee or oil in the pressure cooker over medium heat.

3. Add all the ingredients in the spice mix and sauté for a minute until fragrant.

4. Add the drained rice and sauté for a minute, being careful not to break the grains.

5. Pour in 1.5 cups of water, stir the rice, water, and spices together, and check for salt.

6. Close the lid and pressure cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

7. Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes before opening.

8. Fluff the cumin rice with a fork and enjoy it with our dal fry!