Pressure Cooker Neychor | കുക്കർ നെയ്ച്ചോർ | Cook with Jessi

Ingredients Needed ​Ghee: 3 tablespoons ​Sunflower Oil: 2 tablespoons ​Whole Spices: ​Cardamom (ഏലക്ക): 3–4 ​Cloves (ഗ്രാമ്പൂ): 3–4 ​Cinnamon stick (കറുവപ്പട്ട): 4 small pieces ​Star Anise (തക്കോലം): 1 (optional) ​Bay Leaf (വഴനയില): 1 ​Cashews: A small handful ​Onion: 1 large (thinly sliced) ​Curry Leaves: A sprig ​Carrot: Chopped (required amount) ​Raisins: A small handful ​Water: 8 cups (hot water) ​Salt: To taste ​Lemon Juice: 1 tablespoon ​Jeerakasala / Kaima Rice: 4 cups (washed and drained) ​Detailed Recipe Instructions ​Step 1: Tempering Spices and Cashews ​Place a pressure cooker on medium heat and let it warm up. ​Add 3 tablespoons of ghee and 2 tablespoons of sunflower oil. ​First, add the whole spices: cardamom, cloves, 4 small pieces of cinnamon, star anise, and bay leaf. Sauté for a few seconds until fragrant. ​Next, add the cashews into the cooker and sauté until they turn light golden. ​Step 2: Adding Onions, Curry Leaves, Carrots, and Raisins ​To the same mix, add the large thinly sliced onion, curry leaves, chopped carrots, and raisins. Sauté on medium flame until the onions turn soft and translucent. ​Step 3: Adding Hot Water, Salt, and Lemon Juice ​Pour in 8 cups of hot boiling water directly into the cooker. ​Add salt to taste and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (lemon juice keeps the rice fluffy and white). ​Mix everything well and let the water come to a boil. Check the salt (it should be slightly salty). ​Step 4: Adding Rice and Pressure Cooking ​Now, add the pre-washed and well-drained Jeerakasala rice (4 cups) into the boiling water. ​Give it a gentle mix. ​Close the pressure cooker lid with the weight/whistle on. ​Cook on medium flame for 1 whistle (or cook on low flame for 5 minutes after pressure builds up). ​Turn off the heat immediately and let the pressure release naturally for 10–15 minutes before opening. ​Step 5: Serve ​Open the cooker lid and gently fluff the rice using a fork or a flat spoon. ​Serve hot with chicken curry, beef roast, or pickle and salad.