Instant Pot® Pilau Rice

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This is a tasty Indian side dish made easily and quickly in the Instant Pot®.

Submitted by lutzflcat
Published on March 23, 2020
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
20 mins
Additional Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
3 cups
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

  • ¼ cup diced red onion

  • ¾ tablespoon garam masala

  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • 1 ½ cups vegetable broth

  • 1 cup uncooked basmati rice, rinsed and drained

  • ½ cup frozen peas and carrots

  • 1 bay leaf

Directions

  1. Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Heat oil in the pot. Add cumin seeds and stir until they just start to pop. Stir in onion and cook until they begin to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Add vegetable broth, rice, frozen peas and carrots, and bay leaf; stir until well combined.

  2. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  3. Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove bay leaf. Taste rice and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

151 Calories
3g Fat
29g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 151
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 3%
Sodium 321mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 10%
Dietary Fiber 1g 5%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g 6%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 20mg 2%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 51mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.