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    Aloo Biryani Recipe (Instant pot and Stovetop method)

    Published: Apr 26, 2019 · Modified: May 18, 2021 by Pavani . This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 13 Comments

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    ALOO BIRYANI RECIPE Basmati rice is cooked with aromatic biryani spices and potatoes to make a fragrant dish. This post includes instructions to make it in both a pressure cooker and an Instant Pot.

    You can make this simple, tasty, and fragrant biryani at home with just a few simple ingredients.

    aloo biryani

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    • Ingredients to make biryani
    • How to make Aloo Biryani
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    • Instant Pot Aloo Biryani
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    Ingredients to make biryani

    • Basmati rice- 2 cups
    • Diced Potatoes – 2 medium
    • Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp
    • Sliced onions- 2
    • Chopped tomatoes - 2 medium
    • Slit green chillies- 4
    • Bay leaves- 2
    • Cloves- 4
    • Cinnamon stick- ½ inch
    • Cardamom pods- 2
    • Star anise - 1
    • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
    • Shah Jeera – 1tsp
    • Biryani masala- 2tsp
    • Red chilli powder -2tsp
    • Ghee- 2tbsp
    • Oil – 2tbsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves- a handful
    • Mint leaves- a handful

    How to make Aloo Biryani

    Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15-20 minutes.

    Meanwhile slice the onions, green chillies and keep aside.

    Heat a pressure cooker with ghee, oil and add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.

    Next add the diced potatoes along with sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions, potatoes change its colour.

    Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes. Next add chopped tomatoes along with biryani powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sauté for a minute.

    Add chopped mint, coriander leaves, yoghurt, mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

    Drain the water from the rice and add to the pressure and mix everything gently so that you don’t break the grains.

    Add 2 ½ cups of water and mix well. Check the seasoning.

    Close the lid and cook on a medium flame for 1 whistle.

    Once the pressure is released from the cooker with the help of fork fluff the rice.

    Transfer the Aloo Biryani into a serving bowl and enjoy with simple onion raita.

    Step by step instructions of making Aloo Biryani Recipe

    Instant Pot Aloo Biryani

    First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 15 minutes. Once the 15minutes are over, drain the water from the rice and keep it aside.

    Now, place the inner pot inside of the instant pot and switch on the saute mode. Once the inner pot is hot, add ghee, oil and add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.

    Next add the diced potatoes along with sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions, potatoes change its colour.

    Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes. Next add chopped tomatoes along with biryani powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sauté for a minute.

    Add chopped mint, coriander leaves, yoghurt, mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes on low flame.

    Drain the water from the rice and add to the pressure and mix everything gently so that you don’t break the grains.

    Add 2 ¼ cups of water and adjust the salt according to your taste. Mix well.

    Cancel the sauté mode.

    Then close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode. Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.

    Once the cooking time is done, allow 10 minutes and release pressure manually.

    Finally gently fluff the rice with a spoon.

    Notes

    • You can increase or decrease the green chillies according to your taste.
    • Adjust the spices according to your taste.
    • To make it Vegan you can skip adding ghee.

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    Aloo Biryani Recipe | Potato Biryani Recipe

    Aloo Biryani Recipe - one pot delicious aloo biryani made with basmati rice, spices and potatoes. Both stovetop and Instant pot methods included.
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    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Course: Biryani, Main Course, Rice Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 4 People
    Author: Pavani

    Ingredients

    • Basmati rice- 2 cups
    • Diced Potatoes – 2 medium
    • Ginger garlic paste- 2tsp
    • Sliced onions- 2
    • Chopped tomatoes – 2 medium
    • Slit green chillies- 4
    • Bay leaves- 2
    • Cloves- 4
    • Cinnamon stick- ½ inch
    • Cardamom pods- 2
    • Star anise - 1
    • Turmeric powder- ½ tsp
    • Shah Jeera – 1tsp
    • Biryani masala- 2tsp
    • Red chilli powder -2tsp
    • Ghee- 2tbsp
    • Oil – 2tbsp
    • Salt to taste
    • Coriander leaves- a handful
    • Mint leaves- a handful

    Instructions

    How to make Aloo Biryani (Stovetop)

    • Wash and soak the basmati rice for 15-20 minutes.
    • Meanwhile slice the onions, green chillies and keep aside.
    • Heat a pressure cooker with ghee, oil and add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.
    • Next add the diced potatoes along with sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions, potatoes change their colour.
    • Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till the raw smell goes. Next add chopped tomatoes along with biryani powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sauté for a minute.
    • Add chopped mint, coriander leaves, yoghurt, mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
    • Drain the water from the rice and add to the pressure and mix everything gently so that you don’t break the grains.
    • Add 2 ½ cups of water and mix well. Check the seasoning.
    • Close the lid and cook on a medium flame for 1 whistle.
    • Once the pressure is released from the cooker with the help of a fork fluff the rice.
    • Transfer the Aloo Biryani into a serving bowl and enjoy with simple onion raita.

    Instant Pot Aloo Biryani

    • First, wash and soak basmati rice in plenty of water for 15 minutes. Once the 15minutes are over, drain the water from the rice and keep it aside.
    • Now, place the inner pot inside of the instant pot and switch on the saute mode. Once the inner pot is hot, add ghee, oil and add shah jeera along with cloves, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and cardamom pods.
    • Next add the diced potatoes along with sliced onions, green chillies and sauté them till onions, potatoes change their colour.
    • Then add ginger garlic paste and fry till raw smell goes. Next add chopped tomatoes along with biryani powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt and sauté for a minute.
    • Add chopped mint, coriander leaves, yoghurt, mix well and fry for 2-3 minutes on low flame.
    • Drain the water from the rice and add to the pressure and mix everything gently so that you don’t break the grains.
    • Add 2 ¼ cups of water and adjust the salt according to your taste. Mix well.
    • Cancel the sauté mode.
    • Then close the lid and keep the valve in sealing mode. Select pressure cook mode and set to high pressure for 5 minutes.
    • Once the cooking time is done, allow 10 minutes and release the pressure manually.
    • Finally, gently fluff the rice with a spoon.

    Notes

    • You can increase or decrease the green chillies according to your taste.
    • Adjust the spices according to your taste.
    • To make it Vegan you can skip adding ghee.
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    Comments

    1. Suma Gandlur

      April 28, 2019 at 2:07 am

      I too makes this sometimes and it makes a great meal with basic vegetables. Delicious biryani.

      Reply
      • Pavani

        April 29, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Thank you Suma.

        Reply
    2. Vaishali Sabnani

      April 28, 2019 at 4:30 am

      I have never made a Aaloo Biryani , though it has been on my list since long . This Aaloo Biryani sounds very delicious and flavourful .

      Reply
      • Pavani

        April 29, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Thank you Vaishali.

        Reply
    3. harini

      April 29, 2019 at 2:59 am

      Wow! that is such a colorful biryani. Is there a biryani masala which you recommend? I have tried a couple brands and not happy with those.

      Reply
      • Pavani

        April 29, 2019 at 7:40 am

        Thank you Harini. I always use Shan biryani powder .

        Reply
    4. Sharmila Kingsly

      April 29, 2019 at 12:59 pm

      Aloo makes the biryani complete..with some humble Onion raita it makes a best meal...

      Reply
    5. Renu

      April 30, 2019 at 11:47 am

      Aloo is my favourite and anything with it is a sure winner with me. The Biryani looks mouthwatering.

      Reply
    6. Sushma Pinjala

      April 30, 2019 at 7:49 pm

      Aloo biryani looks too good, perfect dish for potato lovers. Yummy

      Reply
    7. Gayathri Kumar

      May 02, 2019 at 6:39 am

      My daughter loves potato in any form. This would surely be one of her fav dishes. The pulao looks wonderful Pavani.

      Reply
    8. Srivalli Jetti

      May 06, 2019 at 8:43 am

      This aloo biryani makes a wonderful wholesome meal, very nicely done Pavani.

      Reply
    9. Srividhya Gopalakrishnan

      May 07, 2019 at 9:39 pm

      My son would definitely love this aloo biryani. Biryani masalas are great life savers naa. I have bookmarked to try this.5 stars

      Reply
    10. Nisha

      September 25, 2020 at 1:22 am

      Aloo goes very well in biryani . Nice recipe Pavani!5 stars

      Reply

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