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Coconut Milk Pulao (Instant Pot & Stovetop)

Published: Sep 7, 2017 · Modified: Jan 4, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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This Coconut Milk Pulao is a flavorful South Indian rice recipe made with coconut milk and a few vegetables in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Vegan and Gluten-Free.

coconut milk pulao served in a black bowl
Coconut Milk Pulao

Coconut Rice is one of the easy go-to recipes on busy mornings for packing lunch boxes. It is easier if you already have pre-cut vegetables and coconut milk at home.

I usually cut the vegetables the previous night. I also make coconut milk at home, but you can use store-bought coconut milk. This Pulao Recipe is also great for potlucks or picnics.

Today's recipe I am sharing is prepared in an Instant Pot Electric Pressure cooker. However, you can make the dish in a stovetop pressure cooker or a Pan.

Coconut Milk has various health benefits, such as stimulating weight loss and lowering cholesterol.

How to make Coconut Milk at home?

Blend ½ cup of shredded coconut (fresh or frozen) with 1 cup of warm water. Strain the coconut milk in a strainer or nut milk bag. Transfer to a sealed container and refrigerate.

You can save pulp for baked goods or add to poriyal, smoothies, or coconut curries.

coconut milk pulao served in a black serving bowl

Coconut Milk Pulao Ingredients

  • Rice: I have used Long grain white basmati rice for making this pulao.
  • Green chilies: I have used Thai green chilies for the heat.
  • Curry Leaves: Adds a great flavor to the dish. Its optional.
  • Ginger and garlic:  I have used paste made from fresh ginger and garlic. You can also mince and add them.
  • Vegetables: I have used onions, carrots, beans, green peas, green chilies. You can also swap for other vegetables like broccoli, bell peppers.
  • Coconut Milk: You can use either homemade or store-brought full fat coocnut milk.
  • Oil: You can use any cooking oil.
  • Whole spices: I have used cumin seeds, bay leaf, cinnamon stick, cloves, and cardamom in this recipe. If you don't have whole spices, simply add extra garam masala powder
  • Coriander leaves: for garnish.

How to make Coconut Milk Pulao in Instant Pot

Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil. Once it's hot, add Bay leaf, whole spices, cumin, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 30 secs until aromatic.

step to saute ginger and green chili collaage

Add sliced onion and saute until onions turn soft.

step to saute onions collage

Then add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

step to add vegetables and cook collage

Next, add coconut milk, water, rinsed Basmati Rice, salt, and stir.

step to add coconut milk and rice collage

Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 5 minutes.

Do a NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE. Remove lid away from you, mix well and fluff with a fork or spoon.

coconut milk pulao in instant pot insert

The coconut milk pulao recipe is ready. Serve with curry, raita, or plain yogurt.

Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method

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

Stovetop Pot Method

For preparing this dish in a stovetop pan. Follow the same steps, close the lid, and cook on low flame until all liquid is absorbed and rice is fluffy.

What to serve with Coconut Milk Pulav?

Serve Coconut Milk Pulao with dal/lentils, curry, or raita.

Tips & Variations

  • You can also add mint/pudina leaves and coriander leaves/cilantro to enhance flavor.
  • Replace coconut oil with ghee if you are a vegan.
  • You can use store brought coconut milk. If you don't get thick coconut milk, then use 1.5 cups of thin version and skip water.

More Instant Pot Rice Recipes

  • Potato/Aloo Biryani
  • Vegetable Biryani
  • Spinach Rice
  • Beetroot Rice
  • Peas Pulao
  • Vegetable Pulao
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Coconut Milk Pulao served in a bowl

Instant Pot Coconut Milk Pulao (Coconut Milk Rice)

Bhavana Patil
Coconut Milk Pulao is a flavorful South Indian rice recipe made with coconut milk and few vegetables in the Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker
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Servings: 2
Calories : 330
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
  • Stovetop Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

  • 1-2 tablespoon coconut oil or any vegetable oil
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
  • 1-2 bayleaf
  • 2 cardamom
  • 3 cloves
  • 1 inch cinnamon stick
  • 1 stalk curry leaves
  • 3-4 green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 medium onion sliced thinly
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, french beans, green peas)
  • 1 cup thick coconut milk
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method

  • Press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Add oil. Once it's hot, add Bay leaf, whole spices, cumin, green chilies, curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste. Saute for 30 secs until aromatic.
    step to saute ginger and green chili collaage
  • Add sliced onion and saute until onions turn soft.
    step to saute onions collage
  • Then add the mixed vegetables and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
    step to add vegetables and cook collage
  • Next, add coconut milk, water, rinsed Basmati Rice, salt, and stir.
    step to add coconut milk and rice collage
  • Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 5 minutes.
  • Do a NATURAL PRESSURE RELEASE. Remove lid away from you, mix well and fluff with a fork or spoon.
    coconut milk pulao in instant pot insert
  • The coconut milk pulao recipe is ready. Serve with curry, raita, or plain yogurt.
    Coconut Milk Pulao served in a bowl

Indian Pressure Cooker Method

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

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.
  3. You can use store brought coconut milk.if you dont get thick coconut milk then use thin version and add 1.5 cups for this recipe and skip water.
  4. I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 6gFat: 4.2gSodium: 603mgPotassium: 460mgFiber: 4.8gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2300IUVitamin C: 14.9mgCalcium: 400mgIron: 0.4mg
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  1. Anonymous says

    March 10, 2021 at 12:24 pm

    5 stars
    My guests loved this one for the rice was perfectly cooked. I made it in instant pot and the measurements 1cup rice: 1 cup coconut milk: 1/2 water worked very well with 6 minutes pressure cook and natural release worked great.

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    • Bhavana Patil says

      March 10, 2021 at 12:31 pm

      Thats great to hear, I am glad your guests liked it & thank you for the feedback 🙂 Have a great day 🙂.

      Reply

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