Speedy Pilau Rice Made in the Instant Pot®

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Step 1

Turn on your Instant Pot and setting it to the sauté mode. Pour in some oil and toss in the cumin seeds, stirring them around until they just begin to pop. Add the chopped onion and cook it for a couple of minutes until it starts to soften. Sprinkle in the garam masala, turmeric, and a pinch of salt, giving everything a good stir to mix the spices in. Next, pour in the vegetable broth, then add the rice, frozen peas and carrots, and a bay leaf. Stir everything together so it’s well combined.

Step 2

Seal the lid and set the pot to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. It will take about 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build up. Once the cooking time is over, let the pressure release naturally—this can take anywhere from 10 to 40 minutes. After that, carefully release any leftover pressure manually, then open the lid. Take out the bay leaf, give the rice a quick taste, and add more salt or spices if you think it needs it before serving.