Instant Pot Chicken Biryani
$0.00 Cooking Fee
Serving Size: 4 oz rice and 4 oz chicken
https://myheartbeets.com/instant-pot-chicken-biryani/#wprm-recipe-container-10602
Cook Tools and Details
Print Recipe
Ingredients Scale
Adjust the ingredients measurement scale here by changing this number. 8
Instructions
- Soak the basmati rice in cold water for 15-30 minutes. Drain, rinse and set aside.
- Press the sauté button. Add the ghee to the Instant Pot. When it melts, add the cashews and raisins. Stir-fry until the cashews begin to turn golden. Remove the cashews and raisins. Set aside.
- Add the whole spices and stir. Once they begin to sizzle add the onions. Stir-fry for 6-7 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
- Add the garlic and ginger and stir-fry for 30 seconds.
- Add the chicken and stir-fry 6-7 minutes or until the outside of the chicken is no longer pink.
- Add the ground spices and mix to coat the chicken.
- Dump the rice on top of the chicken (do not mix). Add water.
- Sprinkle half the cilantro and mint on top of the rice.
- Secure the lid, close the pressure valve and cook for 6 minutes at high pressure.
- Naturally release pressure for 10 minutes. Open the valve to release any remaining pressure.
- Discard the whole spices. Sprinkle with remaining cilantro and mint and garnish with the ghee-coated cashews and raisins.
Cook Times
Active Prep20
Hands-On Cook20
Hands-Off Cook20
Passive0
Total Time1 hour hour
Recipe Serving Size8
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 cup Basmati rice soaked 15-30 minutes
- 6 tablespoon ghee
- ⅔ cup cashews rough chop
- 4 tablespoon golden raisin
- 10 cardamom pod
- 8 whole clove
- 4 bay leaf
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 2 onion thinly sliced
- 8 clove garlic minced
- 4 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 3 pound boneless skinless chicken thigh cut into quarters
- 4 teaspoon coriander powder
- 4 teaspoon paprika
- 4 teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- 2 teaspoon garam masala
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
- 2 cup water
- 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped
- 1 cup fresh mint chopped
Cooking Tools Required
Cutting board, Electric Pressure Cooker, Fine-Mesh Strainer, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp KnivesReheating/Serving Instructions
Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through.
Nutrition
Calories: 594kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 40g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 190mg | Sodium: 1329mg | Potassium: 782mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 971IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 4mg
Get the most out of your order
You can get some side dishes for free.
- Start with the main dish, then add the sides.
- You'll see the magic pricing at work.
- The prices will change as you add more dishes to your cart.
- You'll only pay for the total time it takes to prepare everything.