Instant Pot Basmati Pilau
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25minutes 50 minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time Passive Time
25minutes 50 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
  1. Combine peppercorns, cardamom pods, cloves, and cinnamon in a muslin bag or a spice infuser, and slightly crush.
  2. Select sauté on Instant Pot and set on high heat. When ready, add ghee and heat until shiny. Add cumin seed and wait 30 seconds. You’ll hear a popping sound.
  3. Combine sliced onions, and salt. Stir as you go, until the outer linings of the onions are browned.
  4. Combine the mix with the rice until coated evenly by ghee. Then, combine the water and spices you crushed previously.
  5. After locking the lid, manually adjust to high pressure and cook for 5 minutes.
  6. When done, let sit for 10 minutes then release any remaining pressure rapidly.
  7. Open the top and serve.