Pulao Biryani
Serves 1
Directions
- 1Place beef, onion, ginger, garlic, biryani masala, and water in the instant pot.
- 2Pressure cook on high.
- 3Drain the broth, separating the meat, and set aside.
- 4Wash the rice until the water runs clear and set aside.
- 5Add oil to a wide pan and sauté sliced onions until dark brown.
- 6Add biryani masala to the pan.
- 7Add the washed and drained rice and sauté.
- 8Add the measured broth, meat, lemon juice, and green chilies.
- 9Simmer on medium-high heat until most of the water is absorbed.
- 10Cover with a lid and cook on the lowest heat setting.
- 11Let the rice rest undisturbed.
- 12Garnish with chopped cilantro.
Ingredients
- 2.2 lbs beef, cubed
- as needed water
- 1 whole onion
- 2 inch piece ginger
- 3-4 clove garlic
- 1 packet biryani masala
- 4 cup sela basmati rice
- 7 cup broth
- 1 tsp biryani masala
- 0.5 cup oil
- 1 whole onion, sliced
- squeeze lemon
- 3 whole green chili
- to taste garnish cilantro, chopped
Equipment
instant potcolanderwide panwooden spoonbowl
Tips
- Substitute ginger paste for fresh ginger (2 tablespoons).
- Substitute garlic paste for fresh garlic cloves (2 tablespoons).
- The biryani masala packet already contains salt, so do not add more.
- Using a wide pan is essential to prevent the rice from becoming mushy.
- Sautéing the rice prevents it from sticking.
- Do not lift the lid during the final rest period.
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