Instant Pot Beetroot Rice|Beetroot Pulao + Video

Instant Pot Beetroot Rice|Beetroot Pulao is a delicious and healthy one pot rice dish made with beetroot and peas in pulao style.Takes less than 30 min to prepare.It is perfect for lunch boxes, that your kids and your family would love to have it.

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I have posted some more beetroot recipes in my blog like Beetroot Kurma, Beetroot Kurma ,Beetroot Cutlet ,Beetroot Chickpea Stir fry,Beetroot Halwa,Beetroot Raita,Beetroot Carrot Sandwich,Beetroot Paratha.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF BEETROOT?

Beets are 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.

DONT HAVE AN INSTANT POT?

Also for those of you who do not have an Instant Pot ,check out Indian stove top pressure cooker recipe instructions below.

WHAT TO SERVE WITH BEETROOT RICE?

Beetroot Rice can be served with any dal or also just serve this with a side of yogurt or raita.

CHECKOUT OTHER INSTANT POT RICE RECIPES

Instant Pot Bisibelebath/Hot Lentil Rice

Instant pot Potato/Aloo Biryani

Instant Pot Veg Biryani

Instant Pot Spinach Rice

Instant pot Chickpea/Chole Biryani

Instant Pot Vegetable Pulav

Instant pot Ghee Rice

Instant pot Mint Rice/Pudina Rice.

Also check my Kids Lunch Box Series Posts

Beetroot Rice + Yogurt + Dates and Nut Ladoo + Cherries

INGREDIENTS TO MAKE BEETROOT RICE

•  Basmati Rice
• Onion thinly sliced
• Grated Beetroot
• Green Peas( i used frozen)
• Green chilli
• ginger-garlic paste
• Curry leaves
• Mint leaves
• salt to taste
• Coriander leaves
• Fresh Lemon juice
• Water
• oil

Whole Spices

• cumin (jeera seeds)
• Bay leaf
• Cloves
• Cinnamon
• Cardamom

Dry Spices

• coriander powder
• garam masala or biryani masala

HOW TO MAKE BEETROOT RICE IN INSTANT POT STEP BY STEP

1.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).

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

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

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

5.Add biryani powder, coriander powder and mix well.

6.Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .

7.Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING to SEALING position.

8.Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 6 minutes.Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes (Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM.

9.Remove lid away from you, garnish with Cilantro and lime juice.Beetroot Rice is ready.Serve with Raita or yogurt.

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.
3. You can increase or decrease spice accordingly.
4. I added green peas along with the grated  beets.You can also add potatoes, bell peppers, carrots.

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Instant Pot Beetroot Rice|Beetroot Pulao

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

Instant Pot Beetroot Rice|Beetroot Pulao is delicious and healthy one pot rice dish made with beetroot and peas in pulao style.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian, south indian

Keyword: beetroot pulao, beetroot recipes, beetroot rice, gluten-free, healthy, instant pot, karnataka recipes, under 30 minutes, vegan

Servings: 2

Calories: 240 kcal

Author: bhavana

Ingredients

• Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
• 1 cup Basmati Rice
• 1 medium Onion thinly sliced
• 1 cup Grated Beetroot
• 1/2 cup Green Peas( i used frozen)
• 3 Green chilli, slit lengthwise
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• few Curry leaves optional
• Mint leaves – fistful optional
• salt to taste
• 2 tablespoon chopped Coriander leaves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon juice
• 1.5 to 2 cups Water (depends on rice quality)
• 2 tablespoon oil

Whole Spices

• 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera seeds)
• 1 Bay leaf
• 2 Cloves
• 1 inch Cinnamon
• 2 Cardamom

Dry Spices

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

Instructions

INSTANT POT METHOD:

1. 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).

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

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

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

5. Add biryani powder, coriander powder and mix well.

6. Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .

7. Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot.Close the lid on the pot, and turn valve from VENTING to SEALING position.

8. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set timer to 6 minutes
9. Wait for natural pressure release (NPR) for 10 minutes (Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
10. Remove lid away from you,garnish with Cilantro and lime juice

11. Beetroot Rice is ready.Serve with Raita or yogurt

PRESSURE COOKER METHOD

1. Wash rice until water runs clear. Keep aside.

2. Heat a pressure cooker with oil and once it's hot add Bay leaf, Cinnamon stick, Cardamom, Cloves, Curry Leaves, Cumin.Fry for 30 secs(till aromatic).

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

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

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

6. Add biryani powder, coriander powder and mix well.

7. Add rinsed Basmati Rice, water, salt and give a stir .

8. Cover the cooker with lid and cook for two whistles.
9. After 10 mins Fluff up the rice gently.garnish with coriander leaves and lemon juice

10. Beetroot Rice is ready.Serve with Raita or yogurt

Recipe 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.
3. You can increase or decrease spice accordingly.
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 Facts

Instant Pot Beetroot Rice|Beetroot Pulao

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Sodium 94mg4%

Potassium 184mg5%

Carbohydrates 42g14%

Sugar 3g3%

Protein 5g10%

Vitamin A 240IU5%

Vitamin C 11.7mg14%

Calcium 37mg4%

Iron 1.1mg6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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