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Vegetable Fried Rice Instant Pot

Published: Jun 22, 2020 · Modified: May 1, 2022 by Bhavana Patil ·This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and delicious Indian Chinese style dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes in an electric pressure cooker and makes a great weeknight or lunchbox meal that everyone will love. Veg fried rice is Vegan, Gluten-free and Kid approved!

vegetable fried rice served in a bowl with instant pot on the side

I grew up eating Indo-Chinese Fried rice in India. The authentic recipe is mainly done using cooked or leftover rice. It used to be one of my commonly prepared lunchboxes when I was working in India, as it's easy to prepare and loaded with veggies.

I have shared Paneer Fried Rice and Hawaiian Style Pineapple Fried Rice on my blog using leftover rice, and it is a great idea to pack kids lunchboxes.

When I am in a hurry to make dinner or lunch, I have recently made this one-pot Indian Chinese fried rice in Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT Pressure Cooker. They are easy to make in this instant pot and take less than 15 minutes.

DONT HAVE INSTANT POT? You can still make this recipe on the stovetop pan. I have shared a detailed recipe below.

veg fried rice served in a bowl

How to Make Vegetable Fried Rice in Instant Pot

Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Next, add oil and once it's hot, add minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.

steps to saute ginger garlic collage

Next, add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till the onions turn soft.

steps to saute onion collage

Add the mixed vegetables, rinsed jasmine rice, water, salt, and Mix well. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bits stuck to the bottom to avoid BURN notice

step to add rice water and vegetables collage

Furthermore, close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 4 minutes.

When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure manually.

Remove lid away from you. Add soy sauce, white vinegar, black pepper powder, and salt if needed. Toss everything well.

step to add vinegar soy sauce to cooked rice collage

Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Indian Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to enjoy with Gobi Manchurian.

vegetable fried rice in a silicon spoon

Stovetop Pot Method

  • In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Then add onion saute till they get light brown and soft.
  • Add the mix veggies and stir fry until they are tender but crisp.
  • Then add soy sauce, vinegar, and saute in a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
  • Add the cooked rice, salt, and ground black pepper to this and gently mix it evenly. Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving.

Serving Suggestions

You can generally eat Veg Fried Rice on your own since they are flavorful. But they also taste great with Indo-Chinese side dishes like

Gobi Manchurian
Sweet Corn Soup
Lemon Coriander Soup

Variations

  • Rice: You can use either jasmine rice, sona masuri, or basmati in this recipe. Rice to water ratio will vary for each rice type. For example, for Basmati (1 rice:1 ½ water), sona masuri short grain(1:1 ¾), jasmine rice (1:1 ¼).
  • Protein: Add ½ cup of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), scrambled tofu, or eggs.
  • Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce.
  • Oil: You can also use coconut oil or sesame oil for this recipe.
  • Vegetables: You can also add bell peppers and shredded cabbage after the pressure cooking.

Tips

  • Some people like adding soy sauce and vinegar after pressure cooking. Both methods work well.
  • Try to use low sodium soy sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos to replace the soy sauce and it’s the best!
fried rice with vegetables served in a spoon with instant pot on the side

Recipe FAQs

What type of rice is best for making Vegetable Fried Rice?

The rice variety is significant. I have used jasmine rice in this recipe. You can also use long grain basmati rice (white or brown), sona masuri for this recipe. I do not recommend using sushi rice, risotto rice, or paella rice.

What other vegetables can be added to fried rice?

You can also add the following vegetables after pressure cooking.
- Bell peppers
- Shredded Cabbage
- Broccoli 
- Snap peas

Can I make instant pot fried rice with frozen vegetables?

Yes, you can, Add these frozen vegetables after pressure cooking and mix well with sauces.

Is this Instant Pot Fried Rice Vegan?

Yes!

More Indo Chinese Recipes

  • Vegetable Hakka Noodles
  • Garlic Noodles
  • Mushroom Fried Rice
  • Chapati Noodles
  • Pineapple Fried Rice
  • Paneer Fried Rice
  • Cauliflower Fried rice
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vegetable fried rice served in a bowl with instant pot on the side

Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice

Bhavana Patil
Instant Pot Vegetable Fried Rice recipe is a quick, easy and delicious Indian Chinese style dish that can be prepared in just 15 minutes in electric pressure cooker.
4.5 from 6 votes
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Servings: 2
Calories : 435
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian, Indian, Indian-Chinese
Diet: Vegan, Vegetarian
Method: Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker, Stovetop
Prep Time : 10 minutes
Cook Time : 10 minutes
Total Time : 20 minutes

Equipment

  • Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker

Ingredients
  

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250 ml

  • 1 cup jasmine rice
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil or olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (carrot, green peas and sweet corn)
  • 1 ¼ cups water (depends on rice variety) or vegetable stock
  • 2 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon white vinegar or apple cider vinegar
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Garnish:

  • 2 tablespoon green onions
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Instructions
 

Instant Pot Method:

  • Firstly, press SAUTE on Instant Pot. Next, add oil and once it's hot, add minced garlic and saute for 30 secs or until aromatic.
    steps to saute ginger garlic collage
  • Next, add the onions and saute for about 2 minutes till the onions turn soft.
    steps to saute onion collage
  • Add the mixed vegetables, rinsed jasmine rice, water, salt, and Mix well. Deglaze the pot by scraping the bits stuck to the bottom to avoid BURN notice.
    step to add rice water and vegetables collage
  • Close the lid on the pot. Set the pot to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK (High Pressure) and set the timer to 4 minutes.
  • When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes and then quick release the remaining pressure manually.
  • Remove lid away from you. Add soy sauce, white vinegar, black pepper powder, and salt if needed. Toss everything well.
    step to add vinegar soy sauce to cooked rice collage
  • Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving. Instant Pot Pressure Cooker Indian Vegetable Fried Rice is ready to enjoy with Gobi Manchurian.
    vegetable fried rice in a silicon spoon

Stovetop Pot Method:

  • In a large pan or wok, heat oil over medium-high heat.
  • Add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or until aromatic. Then add onion saute till they get light brown and soft.
  • Add the mix veggies and stir fry until they are tender but crisp.
  • Then add soy sauce, vinegar, and saute in a high flame stirring regularly without getting burnt.
  • Add the cooked rice, salt, and ground black pepper to this and gently mix it evenly. Let this be in a low flame for 2-3 minutes.
  • Sprinkle sliced spring onions just before serving.

Video

YouTube video

Notes

Variations

  • Rice: You can use either jasmine rice, sona masuri, or Basmati in this recipe. Rice to water ratio will vary for each rice type. For example, for Basmati (1 rice:1 ½ water), sona masuri short grain(1:1 ¾), jasmine rice (1:1 ¼).
  • Protein: Add ½ cup of crumbled paneer (cottage cheese), scrambled tofu, or eggs.
  • Greens: Stir in some spinach leaves or kale towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Spicy: Add either crushed red pepper flakes or a few teaspoons of sriracha or schezwan sauce.
  • Oil: You can also use coconut oil or sesame oil for this recipe.
  • Vegetables: You can also add bell peppers and shredded cabbage after the pressure cooking.
 

Tips

  • Some people like adding soy sauce and vinegar after pressure cooking. Both methods work well.
  • Try to use low sodium soy sauce and if you are looking for gluten-free use Tamari or also Coconut Aminos to replace the soy sauce and it’s the best!
 
Note:Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 435kcalCarbohydrates: 76gProtein: 8gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 67mgSodium: 645mgPotassium: 275mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5664IUVitamin C: 9.1mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 1.5mg
Keyword healthy, instant pot vegetable fried rice
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Comments

  1. Krissy says

    December 05, 2020 at 1:42 pm

    Are you using fresh or frozen veggies?

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      December 06, 2020 at 5:45 pm

      Hi Krissy, I have used fresh carrots and frozen peas and corn here.

      Reply
  2. Charlotte says

    December 29, 2020 at 5:17 pm

    Hello, do you suggest adding egg before or after pressure cooking? Thanks.

    Reply
    • bhavana says

      December 29, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      Hi Charlotte ,I would recommend adding scrambled egg after pressure cooking.
      You can push some cooked fried rice to side ,turn on the SAUTE mode and break an egg in the middle of the pot.cook for sometime and mix with the rice.Hope this helps.

      Reply
  3. Cheryl Northrup says

    March 06, 2021 at 6:26 pm

    4 stars
    I made this tonight amd my husband loved it. The jasmine rice was mushy, though. I accidentally used too much water; could that be why? I added soy curls to make it more filling, and don't use oil. I will definitely use it again, probably with brown rice, which s what I usually use. Definitely a keeper; thank you! I'm also very interested in finding a biryani recipe similar to what we had in Manila-we loved it and want to replicate it.

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      March 09, 2021 at 8:59 am

      Thanks for your feedback Cheryl. Yeah excess water made it mushy for sure. This is my favorite Biryani recipe from my blog Vegetable Biryani which is restaurant-style one ... But I do have more Biryani options on my blog, Do check them out 🙂

      Reply
  4. Kim Lippy says

    April 05, 2021 at 1:32 pm

    Question...before I make this, could you tell me please, what is fried about this fried rice?

    Reply
    • Bhavana Patil says

      April 05, 2021 at 3:12 pm

      Hi Kim, Traditional veg fried rice is made in the Wok, where veggie are first sauteed till tender, and cooked rice is added and tossed with sauces and seasoning. But this is a one pot pressure cooker fried rice recipe. Hope this helps

      Reply

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