Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

Serving Size: 8

This flavorful chicken biryani is a family-favorite. Popular throughout India, Pakistan, and the Middle East, this dish varies depending on the region but typically consists of rice layered with lavishly spiced meat or vegetables.

Recipe by: My heart beets

Cook Times

Active Prep20

Hands-On Cook20

Hands-Off Cook20

Passive0

Total Time1

Recipe Serving Size8

Cooking Tools Required

Cutting board, Electric Pressure Cooker, Fine-Mesh Strainer, Kitchen towels, Measuring cups and spoons, Mixing bowls, Sharp Knives

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

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.

Reheating Instructions

Heat in the microwave on medium-high power until heated through.

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