Easiest Way to Make Yellow Basmati Rice Instant Pot

Instant Pot&Reg; Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)

This easy instant pot basmati rice is a seasoned rice recipe made with fragrant cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves, made in under 15 minutes!

Recipe Summary Instant Pot&Reg; Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)

This is probably one of the most flavorful rice recipes you can make in just a few minutes. It's a spicy mint rice recipe that is hearty and filling as a vegetarian dish. Serve this as a side dish, or you can also take it in a lunch box and have a delicious midday meal! It is also lovely with plain or Greek yogurt.

Ingredients | Yellow Basmati Rice Instant Pot

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles

3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves

3 cloves garlic, finely minced

2 ½ tablespoons water

2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut

1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

½ teaspoon ground ginger

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 whole cloves

2 cardamom pod

1 star anise

½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 small bay leaf, torn into pieces

1 onion, diced

¼ teaspoon ground turmeric

¼ teaspoon red chile powder

4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced into rounds, then halved (skin on)

1 tomato, diced

½ cup frozen peas

1 cup basmati rice

1 ¼ cups water

¼ teaspoon salt

Directions

Combine green chiles, mint leaves, garlic, 2 1/2 tablespoons water, shredded coconut, cilantro, cumin seeds, and ginger in a mortar; grind with a pestle into a paste.

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and heat until warm. Add cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon. Saute until spices are fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mint paste, onion, turmeric, and red chile powder and cook for 2 minutes longer.

Mix in potatoes, tomatoes, and peas. Stir in basmati rice and saute for 1 minute longer. Pour in 1 1/4 cups water and salt. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot and let warm 1 minute longer.

Turn off Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.

Flat-leaf parsley may be used in place of cilantro, and long-grain rice may be used instead of basmati, if preferred.

Info | Yellow Basmati Rice Instant Pot

prep: 15 mins cook: 25 mins additional: 10 mins total: 50 mins Servings: 4 Yield: 4 servings

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