Cilantro Rice / Dhaniya Pulao - Instant Pot

Name: Cilantro Rice / Dhaniya Pulao - Instant Pot
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 2 cups cilantro (leaves and tender stem); 2-3 cloves garlic; ½ inch ginger; 1-2 green chilies; 2 cup basmati rice; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tsp cumin seeds; ¼ cup cashew; 1 small onion ((thinly sliced)); 1 tsp garam masala ((use store-bought or homemade garam masala)); 1 - 1½ tsp salt ((adjust as per taste)); ½ lime (or lemon); 2½ cups water

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:15min

Indian cilantro rice, also known as coriander rice or dhaniya pulao, is a fragrant and flavorful dish made with basmati rice, fresh cilantro leaves, and spices.

Updated at: Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:27:40 GMT