Beetroot Rice Pulao Instant Pot
Beetroot pulao is a great way to add more veggies to your diet. Plus, it's high in fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Servings: 5
Calories: 337kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 3 teaspoon coconut oil
- ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 green cardamoms
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 2 garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup onion chopped
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- 2 cups beets grated
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 ½ cup water
- 1 ½ teaspoon himalayan pink salt
- ¼ turmeric powder
Instructions
- Soak basmati rice for 10 minutes.2 cups basmati rice
- Turn on the saute mode and set it to normal heat. Add oil. When it's hot, add cumin seeds and crushed cardamom.3 teaspoon coconut oil, ½ teaspoon cumin seeds, 2 green cardamoms
- Saute until the cumin seeds start to sizzle.
- Add chopped garlic, onion, and grated ginger. Saute until the onion turns translucent.2 garlic cloves, 1 cup onion, 1 teaspoon ginger
- Add spices like garam masala, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt, and saute for 10 seconds.½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon garam masala, ¼ turmeric powder, 1 ½ teaspoon himalayan pink salt
- Add grated or shredded beet. Mix well. Add soaked and drained basmati rice and 2 ½ cups of water. Give a nice stir.2 cups beets
- Press cancel to stop sauteing when the raw smell disappears.
- Close the lid, and bring the pressure valve to the sealing position.
- Press the pressure cook button and set a timer for 4 minutes on high pressure.
- After the timer expires, do a natural pressure release.
- Remove the lid, add chopped cilantro(if desired), and lightly fluff rice with a fork.
- Enjoy the beetroot rice recipe with vegan raita.
Notes
- For best results, use basmati rice and not any other variety.
- Make sure to soak the rice before making the beetroot pulao.
- You can add more spices like green chili if you prefer it spicy.
- Mix in a teaspoon of lemon juice if the dish turns out too spicy for your liking.
- If you have time, let the cooked rice rest for 5 minutes before serving. This will help in fluffing up the rice.
- Add nuts or dried fruits like raisins for extra flavor and texture if you want to get creative.
- Add fresh peas or carrots along with the beets as a variation.
- Do not use whole beet greens for this recipe. You only need the root, not the stem or leaves for this recipe.
- Do not use the quick release button if you are cooking it on high pressure for 4 minutes.
- You can also use your favorite curry powder or biryani masala powder instead of adding all the spices individually. This will save time and make the process even easier!
Nutrition
Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 69g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 336mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 81IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 2mg