Quick Pressure Cooker Vegetable Biryani
70% authentic · Indian
A simplified version of vegetable biryani that significantly cuts down cooking time by using a pressure cooker. All ingredients are cooked together in one pot, making it a convenient weeknight meal.
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Ingredients
- Basmati rice1.5 cups
- Mixed vegetables (peas, carrots, beans, potatoes)2 cups, chopped
- Oil or ghee3 tbsp
- Onions, sliced1 large
- Ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp
- Tomatoes, chopped1 medium
- Biryani masala or garam masala1.5 tbsp
- Turmeric powder1/2 tsp
- Whole spices (cardamom, cloves, bay leaf)1 tsp
- Water2.5 cups
- Saltto taste
- Fresh cilantro, chopped2 tbsp
Steps
- 1
Rinse basmati rice and set aside.
- 2
Heat oil/ghee in a pressure cooker. Add whole spices and sauté for 30 seconds.
- 3
Add sliced onions and fry until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for 1 minute.
- 4
Add chopped tomatoes, biryani masala, turmeric, and salt. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 5
Add mixed vegetables and rinsed rice to the pressure cooker. Stir gently to combine.
- 6
Pour in water. Stir and check seasoning.
- 7
Close the pressure cooker and cook for 2-3 whistles on medium heat. Let the pressure release naturally.
- 8
Once pressure is released, open the cooker, fluff the biryani with a fork, and garnish with fresh cilantro.
