Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice
Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice features fluffy basmati grains infused with garam masala, cumin, and turmeric, with sweet pops of peas and carrots in every bite. It’s fragrant and warmly spiced without being hot, making it a perfect companion to curries, grilled meats, or weeknight veggie mains. Ideal as a reliable side for dinner or as a make-ahead base for meal prep.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook20 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.63 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 89 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 53
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Turn on a multi-function pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and choose the Saute setting. Heat the oil in the pot. Add the cumin seeds and stir until they just begin to pop. Stir in the onion and cook until it starts to soften, about 2 minutes. Season with garam masala, turmeric, and salt. Add the vegetable broth, rice, frozen peas and carrots, and bay leaf; stir until well combined.
- 2
Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 5 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the pressure to build.
- 3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Manually release any remaining pressure. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove the bay leaf. Taste the rice and adjust the seasoning if needed before serving.
- Calories 174.02 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 4.23 g Low Source 8%
- Carbohydrate 31.54 g 11%
- Total Fat 3.04 g Low Source 4%
- Saturated Fat 0.53 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.81 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 203.85 mg Moderate 9%
- Dietary Fiber 1.67 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.54 g --
- Added Sugars 0.29 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 17.93 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.88 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 61.75 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin A 109.44 mcg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin C 1.24 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice is an Indian side dish recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Basmati Rice, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 174.02 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice?
- It is an Indian recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice made of?
- The main ingredients are Basmati Rice, Diced Onion, Dried Bay Leaves, Garam Masala, Ground Turmeric. The full list of 10 is above.
- How long does it take to make Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice?
- About 30 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 174.02 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice healthy?
- Pressure Cooker Pilau Rice has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 174.02 calories and 4.23 g of protein, or 8% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 203.85 mg (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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