Indian Turmeric Basmati Rice Recipe

This Indian Turmeric Basmati Rice is a great side dish with curries or lentils. Make it using my easy recipe in under 40 minutes.\

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Ingredients
▢2 cups long grain basmati rice
▢2 tablespoons ghee
▢2-3 whole cloves (laung)
▢1 inch piece of whole cinnamon stick (dalchini)
▢1 teaspoon cumin seeds
▢½ cup chopped onions
▢1 teaspoon turmeric powder
▢1 teaspoon salt
▢2 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)

Instructions
Rinse basmati rice with water 2-3 times until the water clears.
Soak the rice in 4-5 cups of water for 15 minutes.
Press SAUTE button on the instant pot.
Add ghee to the pot and let it heat up.
Once the ghee is hot, add cloves, cinnamon, and cumin seeds, and let them crackle for 4-5 seconds.
Add onions and fry until they turn golden brown, stirring frequently.
Now add turmeric powder and cook for 3-4 seconds.
Drain the water from the rice and add the rice to the pot along with 2 cups of water and salt.
Stir gently.
Close the lid and set the valve to the sealing position.
Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 6 minutes at high pressure. The instant pot will take 10-12 minutes to build pressure and start the timer.
Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes.
Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the valve to the venting position. Use the back of a spoon to move the valve to prevent steam burn.
Open the lid and fluff the rice gently using a fork.
Garnish with cilantro and serve hot.

Notes
I made this turmeric rice recipe in my 6-quart instant pot, but if you want to double or triple it, use an 8-quart instant pot.
If not basmati rice, you can make this recipe with any white rice that is readily available.
Turmeric leaves strong stains on hands and anything it comes in contact with. So be careful while using it. Use old utensils for cooking and wear gloves if handling it with hands.
Add veggies such as cauliflower, green peas, corn, carrots, beans, tomatoes, etc., to make this dish more wholesome.
Add tofu, paneer, cooked chickpeas, etc., to the recipe. Cooked chicken, scrambled eggs, shrimp, etc., can also be added.