Description
Make this easy, vegan, gluten-free vegetable chickpea biryani recipe in about 35 minutes, thanks to your trusty Instant Pot.
Ingredients
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Biryani:
- 1 ½ cups brown basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, sliced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, shredded finely
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 small chili pepper, finely diced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 1 tablespoon garam masala
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 (13.5-ounce) can light coconut milk
- 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained
- 1 small head (1 pound) cauliflower, broken into small florets (about 2 cups)
- Salt, as needed
Garnish:
Instructions
- Place basmati rice in a small bowl and cover with 2 cups water. Set aside and soak for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, prepare all ingredients.
- Place vegetable oil in the container of the Instant Pot and place on the “sauté” setting.
- Add onion, ginger, garlic, chili pepper, and carrots, and sauté for 9 minutes, stirring frequently.
- Add garam masala, turmeric, and black pepper and stir well.
- Add rice with water and the coconut milk and stir well.
- Cover Instant Pot with the lid, and press the “pressure” setting using the “manual” button (“pressure cook” for newer models) and set cooking time to 12 minutes (using the + sign to increase time). Refer to manufacturer’s directions for more information on settings.
- When cooking cycle is done, release the steam and open the lid.
- Stir well, and add peas, chickpeas, and cauliflower. Press the “sauté” button and sauté, stirring frequently, for about 5-10 minutes, just until vegetables are at desired tenderness. If the mixture gets too dry, may add 1-2 tablespoons of water, if needed.
- Season with salt, if desired.
- Remove from Instant Pot, and transfer to a dish or platter. Top with raisins, cashews, and mint/parsley/and or cilantro and serve.
- Makes 8 servings (1 cup each).
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 31 minutes
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 308
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 321 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 7 g
- Protein: 10 g