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Instant Pot® Pilau Rice

Instant Pot® Pilau Rice

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  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $6

INGREDIENTS

  • Spices & Seasoning

    • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
    • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
    • ¾ tablespoon garam masala
    • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 bay leaf

  • Vegetables

    • 🧅 ¼ cup diced red onion
    • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots

  • Liquids

    • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • Grains

    • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained

STEPS

1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker and select Saute function. Heat oil in the pot. Add cumin seeds and stir until they start to pop. Stir in onion and cook until softened, about 120 seconds. Season with garam masala, turmeric, and salt.

2

Add vegetable broth, rice, frozen peas and carrots, and bay leaf; stir until well combined. Close and lock the lid.

3

Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 300 seconds. Allow 600 to 900 seconds for pressure to build.

4

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 600 to 2400 seconds. Manually release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove bay leaf, taste rice, and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

151

Calories

  • 3
    Protein
  • 29
    Carbs
  • 3
    Fats

💡 For deeper flavor, toast the spices slightly before adding them.You can substitute vegetable broth with chicken broth for a non-vegetarian version.Serve with a yogurt-based sauce or chutney for enhanced flavor.