Cauliflower Pulao/Pilaf (Instant Pot & Stovetop)
Cauliflower Pulao (Gobi Pulao) recipe is an easy and flavorful pulao/pilaf prepared using cauliflower, green peas and spices in the Instant Pot Pressure cooker.
Servings 2
Calories 254kcal
Ingredients
For Cauliflower Marination:
- 3 cups cauliflower florets (about 1 inch 15 florets)
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
- teaspoon salt to taste
Whole Spices:
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 3 cloves
- 2 cardamom
- 1 teaspoon cumin (jeera) seeds
Other Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoon oil
- 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
- 1 medium onion thinly sliced
- 1 large tomato finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
- ½ teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- ½ cup green peas
- 1 cup basmati rice rinsed
- 1.5 cups water
- salt to taste
Instructions
Instant Pot Method:
- Take cauliflower florets, turmeric powder, red chili powder, garam masala powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Mix well and marinate for at least 15 to 20 minutes. This step is optional. If you don't have time you can directly add to the pot.
- Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add all the whole spices. Saute for 30 seconds till aromatic.
- Add sliced onions, ginger garlic paste, and saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown in color – stir regularly.
- Next add chopped tomatoes, dry spices like red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, and cook for another 2 minutes till tomatoes turn soft and mushy.
- Then add the marinated cauliflower, green peas, salt, and water. Make sure to Deglaze the bottom of the pot to remove any stuck bits and avoid BURN Alert.
- Next add rinsed Basmati Rice, salt and mix everything well.
- Close the Instant Pot with pressure valve to Sealing. Cook on High Pressure for 4 minutes.
- Wait for Natural Pressure Release (NPR). If you don't have time then do a Quick Release (QR). Remove lid away from you, Squeeze some lime juice and sprinkle coriander leaves.
- Cauliflower Pulao (Gobi Pulao) is ready. Serve with raita or plain yogurt.
Stovetop Pressure Cooker Method:
- Follow the same steps and close the lid place a whistle and cook for 1 whistle on medium flame.
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Notes
Tips & Variations:
- You can use any kind of rice. But I prefer Basmati Rice for pulao.
- Marinating cauliflower is optional, it is mostly done to flavor up the cauliflower.
- Because cauliflower tends to cook very quickly, use larger florets in this recipe.
- Soaking basmati rice is optional. In this recipe, I dint soak the rice, But if you have time you can soak for 15-20 minutes and reduce water by ¼ cup.
- Increase or decrease spices accordingly to your preference.
- In the end, You can also add bread croutons and fried cashews, it adds a nice taste and texture to the pulao.
Nutrition
Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 500mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g