Instant Pot Rice Pilaf (Indian Vegetarian)

Name: Instant Pot Rice Pilaf (Indian Vegetarian)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Asian, Indian
Ingredients: 1.5 cups basmati rice (- 260 grams); enough water (for soaking rice); 3 tablespoons oil (- use sunflower oil or any neutral tasting oil. ghee can be substituted with oil. ); ½ cup thinly sliced onions (or 1 medium to large onion, finely sliced); ⅓ cup chopped tomato (or 1 medium sized chopped tomatoes); 2 tablespoon coriander leaves (, chopped); 1 tablespoon mint leaves (, chopped - optional); 2 teaspoons ginger+garlic paste (or 1 inch ginger and 4 to 5 medium garlic cloves, crushed in mortar-pestle); 1 to 2 green chillies (, chopped or 1 to 2 serrano peppers); ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder ((ground turmeric)); ½ teaspoon kashmiri chilli powder (or sweet paprika or add ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper or regular paprika); 1 teaspoon coriander powder ((ground coriander)); 1 pinch asafoetida ((hing) - optional); 3 cups chopped mixed veggies ((i used a mix of cauliflower, french beans, potatoes and carrots)); ¼ to ⅓ cup green peas (- fresh or frozen); 2 cups water ( or add as required); salt (as required); 2 small tejpatta ((indian bay leaf) or 1 medium to large tej patta); 2 to 3 cloves; 4 to 5 black pepper; 1 piece small of stone flower ((pathar ke phool or kalpasi or dagad phool) - optional); ½ inch cinnamon; 2 green cardamoms; 1 black cardamom (- optional); 1 or 2 single strands of mace; 1 star anise (- optional); 1 teaspoon fennel seeds (- optional); ½ teaspoon cumin seeds

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

An easy, flavorful and delicious spicy Instant Pot Rice Pilaf recipe made with mixed vegetables, aromatics, herbs and spices. This is a quick one-pot method to make an Indian mix pilaf or pulao in the instant pot. The recipe is vegan and gluten-free. Pair this delicious rice pilaf with a side of yogurt or raita or salad for a hearty meal.

Updated at: Sat, 22 Aug 2026 05:46:56 GMT