Beetroot Rice Recipe in Instant Pot | Beet Pulao
Beetroot rice is a flavorful, simple and vibrant pulao recipe that combines grated or finely chopped beetroot with rice and other aromatic spices. A perfect one-pot meal for a lunchbox or a busy day.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1&½ cup Beetroot finely chopped or grated
- ½ cup Green Peas optional
- 1 Onion Medium, thinly sliced
- 2 Green Chilli slit
- 1 teaspoon Ginger Garlic Paste
- 1&½ cup Water
- Salt as needed
- 1 tablespoon Oil
Whole Spices
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 1 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
- 1 Star Anise
- 1 inch Cinnamon Stick
- 1 Cardamom
- 1 Clove
Spice Powders
- ¼ teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 1 teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Garam Masala
Instructions
- Wash and soak basmati rice for 20 mins.
- Press the saute button. Add oil to the pot. Once it gets hot, add in the whole spices. Saute until a nice aroma comes.
- Add in the sliced onions. Saute for a minute. Add in green chilli & ginger garlic paste. Saute for 30 seconds. Add in frozen or fresh peas & saute for less than a minute.
- Now add beetroot & saute for a minute. Add salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder, chilli powder & garam masala. Saute for a minute. Add water. Check for salt. Now, add the soaked and drained basmati rice.
- Close the pot. Press the manual or pressure cook button and cook on high pressure for 5 minutes, with the pressure valve in the sealing position.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes and then do a quick release. Open, garnish with some chopped coriander leaves. Let the rice stay untouched for 5 minutes. Gently fluff it with a fork. Serve hot with some raita.
Notes
Adjust spice to your taste.
Adding green peas is optional. Alternatively, you can add other vegetables like carrots, and potatoes.
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