Jeera Rice

Steps

1. Rinse rice thrice and soak it in 3 cups water for 20 mins. Later drain to a colander.
2. On a medium flame, heat ghee in a pot or pressure cooker. Add all the whole spices and let them sizzle for 2 mins, until aromatic.
3. Stir in the green chili and rice. Fry on a high heat for 2 to 3 mins, without stirring vigorously.
4. Pour water and add salt. Mix well and taste test the water to adjust salt. Bring to a rolling boil on a high heat.
5. Option 1 - Jeera rice in a pot, Reduce the heat to low and cook covered until water is absorbed & the rice is cooked through. (takes me about 15 to 17 mins) Turn off and rest for 10 mins.
6. Option 2 - Jeera rice in stovetop pressure cooker, Cover the pressure cooker with a lid. Cook on a high heat until you hear 1 whistle. For al dente rice, release the pressure carefully after 2 mins with the help of a wooden spatula. When the pressure drops completely, open the lid.
7. Fluff up jeera rice with a fork before serving with curry or dal.
8. Press saute button and pour ghee to the inner pot of instant pot.
9. Add all the spices & saute for 1 min until they turn fragrant. Add the drained rice and chilli. Saute for 2 mins stirring occasionally.
10. Pour 1¾ cups plus 2 tbsps water and add salt. Stir and taste the water, to adjust salt.
11. Secure the lid & position the steam release handle to sealing. Press the pressure cook button, set to high pressure. Set the timer for 5 mins.
12. When done the instant pot beeps. Let the pressure release naturally for a min and release the rest manually with the help of a long spoon (moving the vent from sealing to venting).
13. Fluff up the Jeera rice with a fork & add some coriander leaves if you want. Serve with dal or your favorite curry.