This hearty and comforting Shrimp Biryani is made with fresh tender shrimp, aromatic basmati rice, and selected spices and herbs. It’s spicy and full of flavor. With the Instant Pot, you can make this one-pot dish in less than 30 minutes; a delicious meal, perfect for lunch and dinner.
Rinse the rice in cold water 3 to 5 times or until the water runs clear. Place the rice in a bowl and cover with water by 1 inch. Let stand for 15 minutes, then drain through a fine-mesh sieve.
Set the instant pot on the sauté function. Add the ghee to the pot and let it melt. Add the cumin seeds, bay leaves, black and green cardamom pods, cinnamon stick, peppercorns, cloves, and star anise.
Next, add the onions and sauté for 8 to 10 minutes, until the onions soften and begin to caramelize.
Add the ginger-garlic paste and cook, stirring, until fragrant. Next, add tomato and salt. Cook, stirring, for a minute or so, until the tomatoes soften.
Stir in the chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ground coriander, and yogurt.
Stir in the mint and cilantro and the soaked and drained rice and stir to mix well.
Finally, stir in the shrimp and water.
Press the cancel button on the instant pot and then set to pressure cook on high for 6 minutes, making sure that the valve is set ot the sealing position.
Once the pressure-cooking cycle is over; quick-release the pressure. Turn off the Instant Pot
Once the pressure is released and the valve has dropped, carefully remove the lid. Gently fluff and mix the biryani with a fork.
Serve hot.
Notes
1. If you don’t have basmati rice, you can substitute jasmine rice or other short-grain Indian rice. Don’t use brown rice as it requires a longer cook time that will cause the shrimp to overcook.2. Ensure that all of the rice is under liquid before you begin the pressure cooking cycle.3. You can use fresh or frozen (thawed) shrimp.4. You can store the Shrimp Biryani in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. 5. To reheat the biryani, let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator if it has been frozen, and then heat in the microwave in 30-second intervals until it is heated through.