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title: Kasha Pulao (Instant Pot)
description: Kasha Pulao is a quick and satisfying one-pot meal that can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop. It’s a flavorful blend of quinoa and mixed vegetables, with Indian spices adding warmth and depth. Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and protein-rich, it’s a wholesome twist on traditional pulao.
image: https://pipingpotcurry.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Quinoa-Pulao-Piping-Pot-Curry.jpg
tags: kasha indian recipes, kasha pulao
course: Main Course, Side Dish
servings: 4
cook time: 15 minutes
prep time: 5 minutes
time required: 20 minutes
cuisine: Indian
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Heat the #instant pot{} in Sauté mode and add @ghee or oil{1%tablespoon}. Grind and ddd the whole spices: @bay leaf{1}, @green cardamom{3}, @cloves{4}, @cinnamon{1%inch}, @black cardamom{1}, @shah jeera{1%tsp}  and @black peppercorns{6}. Let them sauté for a minute until they release their aroma. 

After the @cumin seeds{1%teaspoon} start to splutter, add @green chili pepper{1-2}(diced), @onion{1}(diced), @ginger{1%inch}(grated), and @garlic{4%cloves}(minced). Sauté for ~{3-4%minutes} until the onions are lightly golden.

Add @ground turmeric{1/2%teaspoon}, @kashmiri red chili powder{1%teaspoon}, @garam masala{1/2%teaspoon}, and @salt{1%teaspoon} and give a stir. Then add @mixed vegetables{2%cups}((green peas, carrots, bell pepper) I used frozen).

Add @kasha{1%cup}, @water{1 3/4%cup}, and mix well. Close the lid with the vent in sealing position.

Change the instant pot setting to pressure cook mode at high pressure for ~{1%minutes}. After the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally for ~{10%minutes}.

After you open the instant pot, mix the juice of @?lemon{1/2}(juiced, optional) and garnish with @cilantro{}(to garnish). Serve hot with yogurt or raita.