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Instant Pot Chicken Pulao

Indian Spiced Chicken and Rice One Pot Meal
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Author Nandini

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients

  • 5 Chicken Thighs (each cut in half), or 1 Kg Chicken
  • 2 cups Basmati Rice
  • 2 Onions sliced (medium size)
  • 2 Tomatoes sliced (medium size)
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste
  • Cilantro (a handful)
  • Mint ( a few leaves) (optional)
  • 2 green chilies (you can add more if you want it spicy)
  • 1 tsp Red Chili powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp Ghee or Oil
  • 1 Lime

Whole Spices

  • 6 Cloves
  • 1 inch Cinnamon stick
  • 4 Cardamom pods

Instructions

  • Wash and soak the Basmati Rice.
  • Cut the chicken into good-sized pieces and keep aside.
  • Slice onions and tomatoes.
  • Make a paste with cilantro, mint(if using), and green chilies in a blender. You can add a little water to grind it.
  • Heat ghee/oil in the Instant Pot. When hot, add the whole spices.
  • Add onions, fry well till they are slightly brown ( around 5 to 7 minutes), add ginger garlic paste and fry for another 5 minutes.
  • Next add the ground cilantro, mint, and green chili paste, give it a mix. Add the sliced tomatoes, fry till soft. (about 5 minutes)
  • Add chicken , chili powder and salt. Mix well, cover with a lid and cook till chicken is almost done.
  • Add drained rice, water or coconut milk(if using), and juice of 1 lime. Please refer notes about how much water to add.
  • Check for salt, add more if required.
  • Mix it gently. Put the Instant Pot Lid on and pressure cook on high for 4 minutes.
  • Press cancel when done, Do a quick release after 10 minutes.
  • Open the Instant Pot and transfer to a serving dish.