instant pot shrimp biryani

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beulah, MI
Updated on Apr 26, 2022

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prep time 20 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Pressure Cooker/Instant Pot
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups basmati rice
  • 2 cloves water
  • 1 tablespoon ghee or butter
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 10 black peppercorns
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 large onion diced
  • 2 jalapeno's seeded and chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger grated
  • 1 large tomato chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground tumeric
  • 1 teaspoon each kashmiri red chili powder and garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound peeled deveined uncooked shrimp don't have to be thawed
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup cilantro chopped

How To Make instant pot shrimp biryani

  • Step 1
    Rinse and soak the rice for 20 minutes. Drain. Grind the cumin seeds, peppercorns and bay leaves in a herb grinder. Turn the instant pot to saute and add the ghee or butter.
  • Step 2
    Add the cumin, peppercorn & bay leaves mixture. Saute 30 seconds. Add the onions and jalapeno's and cook 5 minutes. Add the ginger, garlic, tomato, turmeric, chili powder, garam masal and salt. Mix well.
  • Step 3
    Add the shrimp and the water and mix well. Close the lid and select pressure cook and cook on low for 5 minutes. Let sit at natural release for 3 minutes. then quick release. Garnish with cilantro

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