Take all ingredients listed "for grinding” and make a smooth paste in a blender using ¼ cup water. Don't add too much water while grinding.
Press SAUTE mode on Instant Pot. Add oil and once it's hot add Bay leaf and sliced onions.
Saute for 2-3 minutes until they turn soft and light brown in color - stir regularly.
Add mix vegetables and cook for another one minute.
Then add mint-coriander masala paste, turmeric powder, salt and saute for 2-3 minutes until raw smell of spices goes away. Keep stirring else masala paste may get burnt.
Add washed Basmati Rice, water and give a stir .
Turn pressure valve to SEALING position. Set the pot to manual (High Pressure) and set timer to 6 minutes
Once the pot beeps, Do a Quick Release(QR).
Remove lid away from you, garnish with coriander leaves and lime juice.
Vegetable Pulao is ready. Serve with raita or plain yogurt.