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Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani

Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani

Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani

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Cuisine Indian

Ingredients
 

Whole Spices:

 

Ground Spices:

Vegetables:

  • 1 bell pepper cut into strips
  • 1 cup baby carrots approx 9-10 baby carrots, cut in half
  • 2 cups frozen veggies (I use 1 cup corn and 1 cup peas)
  • 4 small gold potatoes approx. ½ pound, cut in half

 

  • 1 cup water
  • Cilantro leaves chopped
  • Mint leaves chopped
  • Ghee coated cashews and raisins optional

Instructions
 

  • Soak the basmati rice in cold water for 15 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.
  • Press the sauté button and add the oil to the pot. Allow it a minute to heat up, then add the whole spices and stir. Once the cumin begins to brown, add the onions. Stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, or until the onions begin to brown.
  • Add the garlic, ginger, ground spices and stir.
  • Add rice, vegetables and water to the pot and stir (the veggies don't have to be submerged, they will cook in the steam).
  • Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 6 minutes at high pressure.
  • Naturally release pressure for 5 minutes, then open the valve to release remaining pressure.
  • Add the cilantro and mint and ghee coated cashews and raisins if using. Mix well and serve.

To Make Ghee-Coated Cashews/Raisins:

  • Melt ghee in a pan over low-medium heat on the stovetop. Add the cashews and raisins and stir-fry until the cashews begin to turn golden.
  • Sprinkle the ghee-coated cashews and raisins along with the cilantro and mint on top of the biryani.

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Notes

  • Important: All of the recipes on my blog are tested using a 6 quart instant pot – I have not tested this recipe in a different sized pot. I don’t know if this recipe will work in a 3 quart or 8 quart - you may need to adjust the amount of oil and/or water. I suggest only using a 6 quart for this recipe.
  • You should be able to substitute vegetables but keep the cook time in mind (e.g. if using cauliflower keep the pieces fairly large). I have been able to use frozen broccoli (in place of the bell pepper) with success. Let us know what veggies you try in the comments.
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