COURSE:
Main Course
Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani: A Fragrant and Flavourful Delight
Discover the perfect balance of spices and textures with Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani. This fragrant and aromatic dish brings together tender vegetables, perfectly cooked rice, and a medley of traditional spices, all made effortlessly with the help of your Instant Pot and air fryer. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this vegetable biryani offers a delicious, plant-based alternative to a classic favourite.
The air fryer method ensures the biryani achieves a perfect, slightly crispy texture on the top while keeping the flavours sealed in. The Instant Pot makes the rice fluffy and aromatic, allowing the spices to infuse every grain for a full-bodied, satisfying meal. This dish is not only a treat for the tastebuds but also an easy way to prepare a one-pot meal that’s both comforting and healthy.
Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or pairing it with your favourite side, Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani is sure to be a hit at the dinner table. It’s a versatile recipe that can be customised with your favourite vegetables and spices, making it a great go-to for anyone seeking a hearty, plant-based meal bursting with flavour.
Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 onion
- 5 mushrooms
- 1 pepper
- 2 small carrots
- 1 block of paneer
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Coriander to garnish
- Pomegranate to top
Instructions
- Boil the rice in some water for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, drain the rice and leave to the side.
- Add the chopped onions, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic, and ginger paste to a pan and allow to caramelise in some oil. Then add the chopped vegetables and mix.
- Stir in the cubes of paneer along with all the other spices. After a couple of minutes add the salt and pepper.
- Once the vegetables are a little softer but not entirely cooked, take off the heat and leave to the side.
- In an air fryer proof dish, add one layer of rice. Then, add a layer of the vegetable mixture. Keep doing this until the mixture is used up.
- Put the rice as the last layer and garnished with coriander.
- Add a splash of water on top of the rice, to stop the rice from crisping, then select Air Fryer for 15 minutes at 180°C
- Ignore when it says to turn food, and once finished, top with pomegranate seeds!
Notes
Instant Brands Official Recipe Contributor:
Recipe by @eatwithme.london
Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani
COURSE:
Main Course
Product:
Vortex Air Fryer
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati Rice
- 1 onion
- 5 mushrooms
- 1 pepper
- 2 small carrots
- 1 block of paneer
- 1 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1/2 tbsp ground coriander seeds
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tbsp Garam Masala
- 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp chopped green chillies
- 1 tbsp ginger paste
- 1 tbsp garlic paste
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Coriander to garnish
- Pomegranate to top
Instructions
- Boil the rice in some water for 10 minutes. Once the 10 minutes are up, drain the rice and leave to the side.
- Add the chopped onions, cumin seeds, green chillies, garlic, and ginger paste to a pan and allow to caramelise in some oil. Then add the chopped vegetables and mix.
- Stir in the cubes of paneer along with all the other spices. After a couple of minutes add the salt and pepper.
- Once the vegetables are a little softer but not entirely cooked, take off the heat and leave to the side.
- In an air fryer proof dish, add one layer of rice. Then, add a layer of the vegetable mixture. Keep doing this until the mixture is used up.
- Put the rice as the last layer and garnished with coriander.
- Add a splash of water on top of the rice, to stop the rice from crisping, then select Air Fryer for 15 minutes at 180°C
- Ignore when it says to turn food, and once finished, top with pomegranate seeds!
Notes
Instant Brands Official Recipe Contributor:
Recipe by @eatwithme.london
Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani: A Fragrant and Flavourful Delight
Discover the perfect balance of spices and textures with Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani. This fragrant and aromatic dish brings together tender vegetables, perfectly cooked rice, and a medley of traditional spices, all made effortlessly with the help of your Instant Pot and air fryer. Ideal for a quick weeknight dinner or a special occasion, this vegetable biryani offers a delicious, plant-based alternative to a classic favourite.
The air fryer method ensures the biryani achieves a perfect, slightly crispy texture on the top while keeping the flavours sealed in. The Instant Pot makes the rice fluffy and aromatic, allowing the spices to infuse every grain for a full-bodied, satisfying meal. This dish is not only a treat for the tastebuds but also an easy way to prepare a one-pot meal that’s both comforting and healthy.
Whether you’re serving it as a main dish or pairing it with your favourite side, Instant Pot Air Fryer Vegetable Biryani is sure to be a hit at the dinner table. It’s a versatile recipe that can be customised with your favourite vegetables and spices, making it a great go-to for anyone seeking a hearty, plant-based meal bursting with flavour.
