Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao|Coconut Milk Rice Recipe

Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao|Coconut Milk Rice Recipe

Coconut Milk Pulao is a South Indian recipe made in thick coconut milk and served with any veg curry and raita.

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

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• Instant pot Spinach Dal
• Instant Pot Rice Pudding/Kheer
• Instant Pot Soya Chunks Biryani

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Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao|Coconut Milk Rice Recipe

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

10 mins

Total Time

20 mins

 

Coconut Milk Pulao is a South Indian recipe made in thick coconut milk and served with any veg curry and raita.

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: coconut milk pulao

Servings: 2

Author: bhavana

Ingredients

• measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml
• 1.5 tbsp coconut oil/any Oil
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin/Jeera Seeds
• 1-2 bayleaf
• 2 pieces of cardamom
• 2-3 pieces of clove
• 1 inch cinnamon
• 5-10 curry Leafs
• 3-4 green Chillies
• 1 ginger-garlic paste
• 1 medium onion sliced thinly
• 1 cup Mix vegetables(carrot,french beans,green peas)
• 1 cup Thick Coconut Milk
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup Washed Rice
• Salt

Instructions

INSTANT POT METHOD

1. Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add Cumin,Bay leaf,spices,ginger-garlic paste,curry leaves,green chilli.
2. Saute for 30 secs until aromatic.
3. Then add sliced onions,cook until they turn soft and light brown in color - stir regularly.
4. Add mix vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Coconut milk,water,washed Basmati Rice,salt and give a stir .
6. Press CANCEL button on Instant Pot
7. 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. Do a NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE(NPR for 10-12 min) (Wait until silver button on lid drops).BE CAREFUL OF THE HOT STEAM
10. Remove lid away from you,mix well and fluff with a fork or spoon.
11. Coconut milk Pulao is ready.Serve with Curry,Raita or plain yogurt.

INDIAN PRESSURE COOKER METHOD

1. Heat a pressure cooker with oil on medium flame, add Cumin,Bay leaf,spices,ginger-garlic paste,curry leaves,green chilli.
2. Saute for 30 secs until aromatic.
3. Then add sliced onions,cook until they turn soft and light brown in color - stir regularly.
4. Add mix vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
5. Add Coconut milk,water,washed Basmati Rice,salt and give a stir .
6. Close the lid place a whistle and cook for 2 whistles on medium flame.
7. After 10 mins Fluff up the rice gently.
8. Coconut milk Pulao is ready.Serve with Curry,Raita or plain yogurt.

Recipe Video

Recipe Notes

1.You can also add mint/pudina leaves and coriander leaves/cilantro to enhance flavor.
2.You can replace coconut oil with ghee/clarified butter.

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