INSTANT POT - Meat Pilaf/Ghos nu Pilau | Mumtaz Hasham

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt adds creaminess with fewer calories.

meat

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Chicken is leaner while ground beef is more affordable.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cumin is often more accessible.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: jalapeños

💰Cheaper: none

Jalapeños provide similar heat.

Soak rice in water for 30 minutes and drain.

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and ginger, cooking for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

Add meat and cook until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Incorporate chopped tomatoes, green chilies, and yogurt, cooking until tomatoes soften.

Season with cumin seeds, cardamom, bay leaves, cinnamon, salt, and black pepper.

Pour in water and bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.

Add soaked rice, gently stirring to combine with the meat mixture.

Cover the pot and cook on low heat for 20-25 minutes until rice is tender and water is absorbed.

Remove from heat and let sit covered for 10 minutes to steam.

Fluff rice with a fork and mix in peas and carrots if desired.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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