This Instant Pot Peas Pulao recipe is so simple yet delicious. Pair it with a good side dish and you have a great meal!
I make this at least once every week. My kids love it, and it has at least one vegetable, so why not?! 😁
Instead of making just plain white rice, make this Peas Pulao and you will not be disappointed.
I have made it in the Instant Pot, but you could use a rice cooker or a pressure cooker if you do not have one.
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I use both these Instant Pots myself, they are a great addition to any kitchen for easy quick one-pot meals!
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What are the ingredients for Instant Pot Peas Pulao?
Basmati Rice – Definitely use the king of rice! Its long grains yield a delicious Pulao.
Ghee – Gives this Pulao its rich taste so please do not skip it. But if you do not have ghee on hand, you could use oil.
Peas – I have used frozen peas for convenience sake. I always have a bag of peas in my freezer.
You could definitely use fresh peas, I am sure the taste would be even better.
Whole spices – Cardamom pods, Cloves, Cumin seeds ( jeera), Cinnamon stick, and a Bay leaf.
Salt to taste.
Water to cook the rice.
Bonus tip! If you do not like whole spices in your rice, put them in a closed tea strainer into the Pulao, so you get the goodness of the spices without actually biting into them!
You could always do it the old-fashioned way and pick out the spices before serving the dish like me!
How do you make Peas Pulao?
Wash Rice, drain, and set aside.
Switch on Instant pot on sauté mode. Pour the ghee into it. When the ghee is hot, add all the whole spices.
Next, add in the frozen peas and mix. Let them cook for about 3 minutes.
Add in washed and drained rice, salt to taste.
Mix it well. Add 1 1/2 cups water for every cup of rice.
Stir it gently. Check for salt and add if necessary.
Close the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
Once done, press cancel, wait for 10 minutes, and then do a quick release of steam.
Open the Instant Pot, gently mix the rice, and transfer to a serving dish.
This recipe is super simple yet tasty!
Instant Pot Peas Pulao
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups Basmati Rice
- 1½ cups Frozen Peas ( can use fresh also)
- 2 tbsps Ghee
- Salt to taste
Whole Spices
- 1 Bay Leaf
- 4 Cloves
- 3 Cardamom pods
- 1 inch Cinnamon stick
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
Instructions
- Wash the rice well, drain and set aside.
- Heat the ghee in the Instant Pot. When hot add all the whole spices. Give it a mix.
- Put the frozen/fresh peas in the pot and fry for about 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add drained rice and 3 cups water. ( 1½cups water for every cup of rice)
- Season with salt. Mix gently.
- Close the Instant Pot, set it to high pressure for 4 minutes.
- Once done, press cancel. After 10 minutes release the steam and open up the Instant Pot. Mix the rice and peas gently, and transfer to a serving dish.
- Enjoy your simple and easy Peas Pulao with any side dish.
Enjoy your simple Peas Pulao with any side dish. It goes really well with Palak Paneer
If you like Instant Pot recipes, do check out my Instant Pot Spanish Chicken Pulao and Instant Pot Chicken Pulao
If you try out any of these recipes, please let me know by commenting down below.
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