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Beetroot Rice/Beetroot Pulao - Instant Pot & Stovetop

Dec 18, 2022. by Bhavana Patil. No Comments | This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Beetroot Rice or Beetroot Pulao or Beet Rice Pilaf is a delicious and healthy one-pot rice dish made with beetroot and green peas in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Takes less than 30 minutes to prepare. It is also perfect for lunch boxes, that your kids and your family would love to have.

instant pot beetroot pulao served in a bowl garnished with cilantro with raw beets on the side
Beetroot Rice

Whenever I want to make Indian Rice recipes for a small gathering or a get-together, I have always turned to Vegetable Pulao or some Biryani & it has always worked. But it is when I am alone, or I have to just cook for my family, I try to cook something different. That's when I end up with recipes like Spinach Rice, Cabbage Rice, Biranji Anna, Carrot Rice, etc.

Beets are an excellent source of folate, manganese, potassium, and copper. They are also a known source of magnesium, phosphorous, vitamin C, iron, vitamin B 6, and dietary fiber. They are low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

My husband loves beetroot & this recipe always brings a smile to his face. I also like to add beets to my salad. So here is the recipe for How to cook Beets in the Instant Pot.

There are two ways of making beetroot rice. The first way is to use shredded beet. The second approach is to use finely chopped beets which are then cooked with rice in the pressure cooker.

Add this recipe to your lunch or dinner menu, and I am sure it will surely please everyone’s taste buds. Kids will love this beet pulao for its mild flavor and amazing taste. Don't forget to comment if you give this recipe a try.

Today I have shared how to make Beetroot/Beet rice pilaf in Instant Pot and Stovetop Pressure Cooker.

Also check my Kids Lunch Box Series Posts

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Ingredients for Beetroot Rice Recipe

These are the main ingredients needed for this beet rice recipe.

  • Rice: I have used long grain basmati rice, you can also use sona masoori rice.
  • Onion: I have used finely chopped white onions.
  • Garlic, ginger, and Thai chilies: I have used freshly prepared ginger and garlic paste. You can use either Thai red or regular green chilies for this recipe.
  • Vegetables: I have used grated beetroot and frozen green peas. You can also dice the beetroot into small pieces and add.
  • Herbs: Used fresh-cut coriander leaves.
  • Spices: For whole spices, I have used bay leaf, cumin seeds, cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. I have used turmeric, garam masala (or biryani powder), and red chili powder for dry spices.

How to Make Beetroot Rice in Instant pot

Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil, and once it's hot add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, curry leaves, and cumin. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).

step to saute whole spices collage

Then add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and saute for another minute until the raw smell goes away.

step to saute green chilies and ginger collage

Then add sliced onions, Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent - stir regularly.

step to saute onions till light brown collage

Add green peas, grated beetroot, and cook for another 2 minutes.

step to add grated beetroot and peas collage

Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani powder, or garam masala, and mix well.

step to add dry spices and cook for beetroot rice pilaf collage

Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, salt, and give a stir.

step to add rice water and pressure cook beetroot pulao in instant pot collage

Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.

Once the pot beeps, Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes.

Lastly, remove the lid away from you, garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice. Beetroot Rice/Pulao in Instant pot pressure cooker is ready. Serve with raita or yogurt.

step to add cilantro to beetroot rice pilaf instant pot collage

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

  • Follow the same steps, close the lid place a whistle, and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.

What to serve with Beetroot Pulao?

Serve Beetroot Rice/Beet Rice recipe with any Dal or with a side of yogurt or raita.

Tips & Variations

  • If you are soaking rice before, then add 1.25 cups of water for 1 cup of rice.
  • You can also add finely chopped beetroot instead of grated beetroot for this Beet Rice Pilaf.
  • You can increase or decrease the spice for this beet pulao.
  • I added green peas along with the grated beets. You can also add potatoes, bell peppers, carrots.

More Instant Pot Rice Recipes

  • Karnataka Style Veg Pulao
  • Bisibelebath/Hot Lentil Rice
  • Ghee Rice
  • Easy Spinach Rice
  • Millet Pulao
  • Mint Rice/Pudina Rice

More Indian Beetroot Recipes

  • Beetroot Kurma
  • Beetroot Cutlet
  • Chickpea Beetroot Stir fry
  • Beetroot Halwa
  • Beetroot Raita
  • Carrot Beetroot Sandwich
  • Beetroot Paratha
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Beetroot Rice served in a bowl garnished with cilantro and whole beetroot on right

Instant Pot Beetroot Rice (Beetroot Pulao)

Bhavana Patil
Instant Pot Beetroot Rice (Beetroot Pulao) is delicious and healthy one pot rice dish made with beetroot and peas in pulao style.
4.88 from 8 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 240
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian, South Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time : 15 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 25 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 cup beetroot grated
  • ½ cup green peas ( i used frozen)
  • 3 green chili
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • few curry leaves
  • 2 tablespoons mint leaves optional
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tablespoons coriander leaves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1.5 cups water (depends on rice quality)
  • 2 tablespoons oil

Whole Spices

  • 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera seeds)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 cloves
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 cardamom

Dry Spices

  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala or biryani masala
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method:

  • Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cardamom, cloves, curry leaves, cumin. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).
    step to saute whole spices collage
  • Then add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste, and saute for another minute until the raw smell goes away.
    step to saute green chilies and ginger collage
  • Then add sliced onions, Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent - stir regularly.
    step to saute onions till light brown collage
  • Add green peas, grated beetroot, and cook for another 2 minutes.
    step to add grated beetroot and peas collage
  • Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani powder, or garam masala, and mix well.
    step to add dry spices and cook for beetroot rice pilaf collage
  • Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, salt, and give a stir.
    step to add rice water and pressure cook beetroot pulao in instant pot collage
  • Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 5 minutes.
  • Once the pot beeps, Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes.
  • Remove lid away from you, garnish with Cilantro and lime juice
    step to add cilantro to beetroot rice pilaf instant pot collage
  • Beetroot Rice/Pulao in Instant pot pressure cooker is ready. Serve with Raita or yogurt.
    Beetroot Rice served in a bowl garnished with cilantro and whole beetroot on right

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:

  • Follow the same steps and close the lid place a whistle and cook for 2 whistle on medium flame.

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT

Tips & Variations:

  1. If you are soaking rice before, then add 1.25 cups of water for 1 cup of rice.
  2. You can also add finely chopped beetroot instead of grated beetroot for this Beet Rice Pilaf.
  3. You can increase or decrease spice for this beet pulao.
  4. I added green peas along with the grated beets. You can also add potatoes, bell peppers, carrots.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 94mgPotassium: 184mgFiber: 0gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 11.7mgCalcium: 37mgIron: 1.1mg
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