Indian Pilau

• servings: 8 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 35 minutes

Ingredients

4 green cardamom pods

4 Whole Cloves

8 Whole Black Peppercorns

2-3 inch Indian Cinnamon Cassia Bark

1-2 Black Cardamom Pods ({optional))

2 tablespoons Ghee

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

1 cup Chopped Green Scallions (chopped)

1 bag Frozen Peas and Carrots

2 cups Basmati Rice (long grain, rinsed and drained)

2 cups Water

Directions

Turn the instant pot to sauté. When it's hot add ghee, cumin, cloves, cinnamon, peppercorns and stir to flavor the ghee. Allow them to sizzle for 30 seconds. Then add the green onions and stir.

If you're using ground garam masala, add it to the pot along with the onions.

Add in the rice water and salt and mix well.

Then add the frozen onion peas and carrots on top. Do not stir.

Close the lid and cook on high pressure for four minutes. When the cooking time is over allow the pot to rest undisturbed for 10 minutes. Then release all remaining pressure.

Using a very light, hand mix the peas carrots and rice together and tip into a large serving dish to serve.