Kasha Pulao (Instant Pot)

Name: Kasha Pulao (Instant Pot)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 ?lemon (juiced, optional); 1 bay leaf; 1 black cardamom; 6 black peppercorns; cilantro (to garnish); 1 in cinnamon; 4 cloves; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp garam masala; 4 cloves garlic (minced); 1 tbsp ghee or oil; 1 in ginger (grated); 3 green cardamom; 1-2 green chili pepper (diced); 1/2 tsp ground turmeric; 1 c kasha; 1 tsp kashmiri red chili powder; 2 c mixed vegetables ((green peas, carrots, bell pepper); 1 onion (diced); 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp shah jeera; 1.75 c water

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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.

👥 4 servings 🍽️ Main Course, Side Dish ⏱️ Prep Time: 5 minutes 🔥 Cook Time: 15 minutes 🌍 Indian

🥘 Ingredients

?lemon (juiced, optional)
1/2
bay leaf
1
black cardamom
1
black peppercorns
6
cilantro (to garnish)
cinnamon
1 in
cloves
4
cumin seeds
1 tsp
garam masala
1/2 tsp
garlic (minced)
4 cloves
ghee or oil
1 tbsp
ginger (grated)
1 in
green cardamom
3
green chili pepper (diced)
1-2
ground turmeric
1/2 tsp
kasha
1 c
kashmiri red chili powder
1 tsp
mixed vegetables ((green peas, carrots, bell pepper)
2 c
onion (diced)
1
salt
1 tsp
shah jeera
1 tsp
water
1.75 c

🍳 Cookware

instant pot

1

Heat the instant pot in Sauté mode and add ghee or oil . Grind and ddd the whole spices: bay leaf , green cardamom , cloves , cinnamon , black cardamom , shah jeera and black peppercorns . Let them sauté for a minute until they release their aroma.

ghee or oil: 1 tbsp, bay leaf: 1, green cardamom: 3, cloves: 4, cinnamon: 1 in, black cardamom: 1, shah jeera: 1 tsp, black peppercorns: 6
2

After the cumin seeds start to splutter, add green chili pepper , onion , ginger , and garlic . Sauté for ⏱️ 3-4 minutes until the onions are lightly golden.

cumin seeds: 1 tsp, green chili pepper: 1-2 (diced), onion: 1 (diced), ginger: 1 in (grated), garlic: 4 cloves (minced)
3

Add ground turmeric , kashmiri red chili powder , garam masala , and salt and give a stir. Then add mixed vegetables I used frozen).

ground turmeric: 1/2 tsp, kashmiri red chili powder: 1 tsp, garam masala: 1/2 tsp, salt: 1 tsp, mixed vegetables: 2 c ((green peas, carrots, bell pepper)
4

Add kasha , water , and mix well. Close the lid with the vent in sealing position.

kasha: 1 c, water: 1.75 c
5

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 .
6

After you open the instant pot, mix the juice of ?lemon and garnish with cilantro . Serve hot with yogurt or raita.

?lemon: 1/2 (juiced, optional), cilantro (to garnish)