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Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe

This Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani is a quick and easy one-pot meal that's perfect for a weeknight dinner. It's packed with vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a delicious and nutritious option for the whole family.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 25 mins
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot
  • Spatula
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables carrots, peas, bell peppers
  • 1 onion thinly sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 cups water
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Rinse the basmati rice and set aside.
  • Turn on the Instant Pot to sauté mode and heat some oil.
  • Add cumin seeds and let them splutter, then add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  • Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes, and spices. Cook until the tomatoes are soft.
  • Stir in the mixed vegetables and cook for a few minutes.
  • Add the rinsed rice, yogurt, and water. Stir well.
  • Close the Instant Pot lid, set to manual high pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Once done, let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then do a quick release.
  • Fluff the biryani with a fork, garnish with cilantro, and serve hot.

Notes:

This recipe is perfect for a quick and easy weeknight dinner. Feel free to customize the vegetables based on what you have on hand.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 65gProtein: 8gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg

Keywords:

Keyword Biryani, Instant Pot, Vegetarian
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