Description: Fragrant Instant Pot biryani layered with tender paneer and colorful vegetables, infused with warm spices like cumin, cardamom, and allspice.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients
2 cups
4 cups
3 tablespoons
1 large
1 teaspoon
10 whole
3 teaspoons
2 teaspoons
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
1 cup
½ cup
½ cup
1 ½ teaspoons
1 ½ teaspoons
1 teaspoon
1 teaspoon
⅕ teaspoon
1 tablespoon
½ cup
Instructions
Rinse rice and then soak for 20 minutes. Drain water and set aside.
Select high sauté setting on the Instant Pot and heat 1 tablespoon of ghee.
Add onion and sauté until caramelized.
Add remaining ghee and everything else except for the water, rice, and salt. Stir to combine.
Press cancel. Add 1/2-cup of water to pot and deglaze with a wooden spoon.
Add rice, salt, and remaining 1.5-cups water. Stir to combine.
Secure the lid and set the pressure release to Sealing. Select Manual setting and set time for 5 minutes at low pressure.
After the 5 minutes is up, quick release the pot by moving the pressure release valve to Venting.