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.
Whenever I wanted 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 and the second approach is to use beets that are chopped into smaller pieces & then cook them 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.
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Beetroot Pulao Ingredients
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. For dry spices, I have used turmeric, garam masala (or biryani powder), and red chili powder.
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, cumin. Saute for 30 secs (till aromatic).
Then add green chilies, ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute until raw smell goes away.
Then add sliced onions, Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent - stir regularly
Add green peas, grated beetroot and cook for another 2 minutes.
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani powder, or garam masala, and mix well.
Then add rinsed basmati rice, water, salt and give a stir .
Furthermore, close the lid on the pot and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and the timer to 5 minutes. Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes.
Lastly, remove the lid away from you, garnish with cilantro and lime juice. Beetroot Rice/Pulao in Instant pot pressure cooker is ready. Serve with Raita or yogurt.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method
- Follow the same steps and close the lid place a whistle and cook for 2 whistle on medium flame.
What to serve with Beetroot Pulao?
Beetroot Rice/Beet Rice recipe can be served with any Dal or also just serve this 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 spice for this beet pulao.
- I added green peas along with the grated beets. You can also add potatoes, bell peppers, carrots.
Checkout more Instant Pot Rice Recipes from my blog
- Karnataka Style Veg Pulao
- Bisibelebath/Hot Lentil Rice
- Ghee Rice
- Easy Spinach Rice
- Millet Pulao
- Mint Rice/Pudina Rice
- Beetroot Kurma
- Beetroot Cutlet
- Chickpea Beetroot Stir fry
- Beetroot Halwa
- Beetroot Raita
- Carrot Beetroot Sandwich
- Beetroot Paratha
Instant Pot Beetroot Rice (Beetroot Pulao)
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 mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add Bay leaf, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom, Cloves, Curry Leaves, Cumin. Fry for 30 secs(till aromatic).
- Then add green chillies, ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute until raw smell goes away.
- Then add sliced onions, saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent - stir regularly
- Add green peas, grated beetroot and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani powder (or garam masala), and mix well.
- Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .
- Close the lid on the pot and turn pressure valve to SEALING position.
- Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 5 minutes
- Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes
- Remove lid away from you, garnish with Cilantro and lime juice
- Beetroot Rice is ready. Serve with Raita or yogurt
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:
- Wash rice until water runs clear. Keep aside.
- Heat a pressure cooker with oil and once its hot add Bay leaf, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom, Cloves, Curry Leaves, Cumin. Fry for 30 secs(till aromatic).
- Then add green chillies, ginger-garlic paste and saute for another minute until raw smell goes away.
- Then add sliced onions, Saute for 2-3 minutes until translucent - stir regularly
- Add green peas, grated beetroot and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Add turmeric powder, coriander powder, biryani powder (or garam masala), and mix well.
- Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .
- Cover the cooker with lid and cook for two whistles.
- After 10 mins Fluff up the rice gently. Garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice
- Beetroot Rice is ready. Serve with Raita or yogurt
Notes
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.
- You can increase or decrease spice accordingly.
- I added green peas along with the grated beets. You can also add potatoes, bell peppers, carrots.
Nutrition
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