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This Instant Pot Coconut Rice is cooked with only 5 main ingredients. It is a fail-proof recipe that is Easy, Efficient and Deliciously Vegetarian cooked in Instant Pot. The best part is that you can personalize it any way that you like. These taste best when served Hot. Coconut Curry Rice can be easily paired with korma, curry or savored as is. Stove Top and Pressure cooker instructions are also included in the description. A video snippet is included for the better understanding. #instantpotrice #coconutrice #coconutmilkrice #ricerecipes #coconutrecipes #instantpotveganrecipes #instantpotglutenfreerecipes #instantpoteasyrecipes #instantpotbeginnerrecipes
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Instant Pot Coconut Rice with Curry Spice and Mushrooms + Peas

This Instant Pot Coconut Rice is cooked with only 5 main ingredients. It is a fail-proof recipe that is Easy, Efficient and Deliciously Vegetarian cooked in Instant Pot. The best part is that you can personalize it any way that you like. This Instant Pot Coconut Milk Curry Rice is mild and tastes best when served Hot.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: coconut curry recipe, easy rice recipes, instant pot beginners recipes, instant pot coconut curry rice, instant pot glutenfree recipes, instant pot indian recipes, instant pot vegna glutenfree recipes
Servings: 3 people
Author: simplyvegetarian777

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Mealthy Multipot

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Rice Basmati
  • 1 cup Coconut Milk Light
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Mushrooms button
  • 1 cup Peas
  • 1 tsp Oil
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Red Chili powder optional
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala or 1 tsp Mild Curry Powder

Instructions

Preparing for the Recipe

  • Watch the Video posted above for a quick understanding of the procedure. Gather all the ingredients as mentioned above. Place the inner pot inside the Instant Pot. Plug it in.

COOKING ON SAUTE MODE

  • Set the saute mode on MORE. When the screen displays HOT, add oil to it. Wait for few seconds and then add Mushrooms and Peas. Saute for few seconds. In case you are using some other vegetables, add those vegetables now. Saute for a minute or so. 
  • Now add Rice + salt + spices. Give it a good stir. 
  • Add coconut milk and water to the inner pot. Stir again. Switch off the Saute Mode.

COOKING ON MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK

  • Switch the Instant Pot Manual/Pressure Cook Mode and set it for 5 MINUTES on HIGH Pressure and More. 
  • Once the Timer goes off, do QPR that is Quick Pressure Release. This is important for perfect textured rice.
  • Once the pin drops down, open the lid. Take a fork and gently fork the rice. Basmati has to be eaten grain separated. Do not mush it with a stirring spoon directly. Always fork the rice gently before serving. 
  • Serve it warm as is or alongside a curry or korma.

INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USING A TRADITIONAL PRESSURE COOKER, NOT AN INSTANT POT

  • All the steps remain the same. The liquid amount remains the same too. Switch off the gas stove after the first whistle or when the steam blows off. Quick releases all the pressure manually. Open the lid. Fork the rice and serve as suggested.

INSTRUCTIONS WHEN COOKING ON STOVE TOP IN AN OPEN PAN

  • When cooking in an open pan. the liquid will be 2&1/4 cups to 1 cup of rice.
  • The saute instructions remain the same. Add the liquid. Bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and close with a lid. Cook till all liquid is absorbed. Switch off the gas stove. Remove the lid. Let rest for 5 minutes. Fork the rice now. Serve hot.