Instant Pot Biryani Recipe
Biryani is a traditional Indian rice dish made with layers of cooked rice, vegetables, and meat or poultry, flavored with a variety of spices. The dish is known for its rich and aromatic flavor and is often served as a main course. Biryani is a popular dish in Indian and Pakistani cuisine that is made from meat or vegetables and rice cooked with a blend of spices. The dish is known for its rich and aromatic flavor and is often served with raita or chutney.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 3 cups water
- 1 tbsp ghee / clarified butter
- 1 tsp Cumin (Jeera)
- 2 bay leaf / tej patta
- 2 cinnamon
- 2 cloves
- 2 Green cardamom
- 2 black cardamom
- 1 Onions finely chopped
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1 cup mixed vegetables diced
- 1 cup Chicken Breast / boneless chicken
- 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Garam Masala
- Salt
- 1/2 cup yogurt / dahi / curd
- 2 tbsp coriander leaves / cilantro
- 1/4 cup Onions
- 1/4 cup Raisins optional
- 1/4 cup cashew optional
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in water and soak it for 20 minutes.
- In the Instant Pot, add the oil or ghee and set it to sauté mode.
- Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, cloves, green cardamom, and black cardamom and sauté for a minute.
- Add the onions and ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the onions turn golden brown.
- Add the mixed vegetables, chicken or lamb, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and salt. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the yogurt, drained rice, and water. Mix well.
- Close the Instant Pot with the pressure valve sealed.
- 8. Set the Instant Pot to manual mode and cook for 6 minutes.
- Once done, release the pressure manually and open the Instant Pot.
- Gently fluff the rice with a fork.
- Add the raisins and cashews, if using and stir gently.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and fried onions.
- Biryani is ready to be served.
Notes & Tips
Additional Notes:
- You can adjust the amount of water according to your desired consistency of rice.
- You can use any vegetables of your choice or even add some fruits like pineapple or apricot.
- You can also add some whole spices like saffron or star anise for a more flavorful biryani.
- For a vegan version, you can use vegetable oil instead of ghee and use tofu or seitan instead of meat.
- You can also add some mint leaves or coriander leaves for more flavor.
- Biryani can also be topped with a dollop of yogurt or raita before serving for a more rich and creamy dish.
- You can also add some sautéed onions and tomatoes for added flavor.
- To make it more spicy, you can add more green chili pepper or red chili powder.
- You can also add some mint or coriander leaves for added flavor.
- Some people also add a layer of fried onions or sautéed cashews on top of the biryani before serving for added texture.
- For a more rich and creamy biryani, you can add a layer of yogurt or saffron milk on top before serving.
- Biryani can also be made with different types of rice like Jeera rice, Saffron rice, or Basmati rice.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Biryani Recipe
Serving Size
1 g
Amount per Serving
Calories
531
% Daily Value*
Fat
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
5
g
31
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
35
mg
12
%
Sodium
110
mg
5
%
Potassium
407
mg
12
%
Carbohydrates
89
g
30
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
15
g
30
%
Vitamin A
2557
IU
51
%
Vitamin B1
0.2
mg
13
%
Vitamin B2
0.2
mg
12
%
Vitamin B3
4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
0.4
mg
20
%
Vitamin B12
0.2
µg
3
%
Vitamin C
8
mg
10
%
Vitamin D
0.1
µg
1
%
Vitamin E
0.5
mg
3
%
Vitamin K
3
µg
3
%
Calcium
123
mg
12
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
Magnesium
57
mg
14
%
Zinc
2
mg
13
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.