Instant Pot® Pudina Pulao (Mint Rice)
Description
Pudina pulao is a flavorful and spicy Indian mint rice recipe you can make in very little time. It's a hearty and filling vegetarian dish served with plain or Greek yogurt.
Ingredients
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1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles
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3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint leaves
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3 cloves garlic, finely minced
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2 1/2 tablespoons water
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2 tablespoons unsweetened shredded coconut
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1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro
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1 teaspoon cumin seeds
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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2 whole cloves
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2 cardamom pod
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1 star anise
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 small bay leaf, torn into pieces
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1 onion, diced
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1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric
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1/4 teaspoon red chile powder
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4 small Yukon Gold potatoes, sliced into rounds, then halved (skin on)
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1 tomato, diced
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1/2 cup frozen peas
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1 cup basmati rice
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1 1/4 cups water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
1
Combine green chiles, mint leaves, garlic, 2 1/2 tablespoons water, shredded coconut, cilantro, cumin seeds, and ginger in a mortar; grind with a pestle into a paste.
2
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil and heat until warm. Add cloves, cardamom pods, star anise, bay leaf, and cinnamon. Saute until spices are fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes. Add mint paste, onion, turmeric, and red chile powder and cook for 2 minutes longer.
3
Mix in potatoes, tomatoes, and peas. Stir in basmati rice and saute for 1 minute longer. Pour in 1 1/4 cups water and salt. Scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot and let warm 1 minute longer.
4
Turn off Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 6 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.