Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao (Coconut Milk Rice)

Ingredients

• 1-2 tablespoon oil ((or ghee))
• 1 stalk curry leaves
• 3-4 green chilies
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 medium onion (sliced thinly)
• 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, french beans, green peas)
• 1 cup thick coconut milk ((canned or homemade))
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup basmati rice (rinsed)
• salt (to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
• 1-2 bayleaf
• 2 cardamom
• 3 cloves
• 1 inch cinnamon stick

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Instant Pot Method ---

2. 2

   Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Heat oil (or ghee), add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.

3. 3

   Next, add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and curry leaves. Saute for a few secs.

4. 4

   Add sliced onion and saute until onions turn soft and light brown.

5. 5

   Then add the mixed vegetables and cook for a minute.

6. 6

   Next, add coconut milk, water, rinsed basmati rice, and salt. Give a quick stir.

7. 7

   Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.

8. 8

   When the instant pot beeps, do a quick pressure release before removing the lid.Gently fluff up the rice with a ladle or fork.

9. 9

   The coconut milk pulao recipe is ready. Serve with curry, raita, or plain yogurt.

10. 10

    --- Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method: ---

11. 11

    Heat oil in a pressure cooker on medium flame, add in the whole spices like cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and cardamom. Saute for a few secs or till aromatic.

12. 12

    Next, add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and curry leaves. Saute for a few secs.

13. 13

    Add sliced onion and saute until onions turn soft and light brown.

14. 14

    Then add the mixed vegetables and cook for a minute.

15. 15

    Next, add coconut milk, water, rinsed basmati rice, and salt. Give a quick stir.

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    Close the lid, place a whistle and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.

17. 17

    After 10 mins, Fluff up the rice gently.

18. 18

    Coconut milk Pulao is ready. Serve with Curry, Raita, or plain yogurt.