Aloo Biryani - Instant Pot
Potato Biryani is a simple mixed rice dish that is prepared with Basmati rice and flavorful spices.
Servings: 5 people
Calories: 674kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 15 - 17 baby potatoes
- 2 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 2 maces
- ½ inch cinnamon stick
- 4 cloves
- 2 green cardamoms
- 2 teaspoon minced ginger and garlic
- 1 onion
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- ¼ cup of coconut yogurt +2 tablespoon for marination
- ½ cup chopped carrots optional
- 20 mint leaves/pudina
- 1 ¾ cup water
- 5-6 saffron strands
Instructions
- Marinate the peeled baby potatoes with 2 tablespoon coconut yogurt, ½ teaspoon red chili powder, and ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder.
- Press ‘SAUTE’ mode on Instant Pot and add a couple of teaspoons of oil.
- As the oil heats up, add cumin seeds, cinnamon, cardamom, and cloves, and ginger-garlic paste
- Add sliced onions and garam masala, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Saute for 2-3 minutes with regular stirring until they turn light brown in color.
- Add salt, coconut yogurt, chopped carrots and cook for 30 seconds.
- Add rinsed Basmati Rice, mint leaves, soaked saffron, marinated potatoes, star anise, and water then give a good stir.
- Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.
- Close the lid on the pot, and turn the valve from VENTING to SEALING position.
- Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 4 minutes.
- Wait for NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR). Wait for the silver button on the lid to drop before opening the lid.
- Aloo Biryani is ready! Serve it hot paired with coconut raita or potato chips.
Notes
- You can use any kind of plain yogurt for this recipe. If you do not have plain yogurt, use lime juice as a substitute.
- You can use cubed potatoes instead of baby potatoes.
- Adjust the spices to suit your taste/preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 674kcal | Carbohydrates: 80g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 88mg | Potassium: 5686mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 235mg | Calcium: 169mg | Iron: 12mg