10-Minute Kushka Rice Recipe in Pressure Cooker | Easy One Pot Veg Pulao

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10-Minute Kushka Rice (Pressure Cooker Method)

Easy | Beginner-Friendly | One-Pot Recipe

Introduction

This 10-Minute Kushka Rice is a quick and flavorful one-pot meal prepared directly in a pressure cooker. Made with simple pantry ingredients like onion, tomato, garlic, green chilies, whole spices, curd, and aromatic masalas, this recipe is perfect for busy weekdays, beginners, hostel cooking, or anyone craving a delicious rice dish with minimal effort.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

1.⏱️ Ready in about 10–15 minutes

2.🍚 One-pot pressure cooker recipe

3.🌿 Fragrant and flavorful

4.👩‍🍳 Beginner-friendly

5.💰 Budget-friendly

Ingredients

* 1 cup basmati rice (washed and soaked for 15–20 minutes)

* 1 medium onion, thinly sliced

* 1 medium tomato, sliced

* 10–12 garlic cloves

* 5–6 green chilies, slit

* 2 tbsp fresh curd

* 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves

* 1 tsp kasuri methi (dried fenugreek leaves)

Whole Spices

* 1 bay leaf

* 2 small cinnamon sticks

* 4–5 cloves

* 1 star anise

Spice Powders

* 1 tsp red chilli powder

* ½ tsp turmeric powder

* 1 tsp coriander powder

* 1 tsp garam masala

Other Ingredients

* 2 tbsp oil or ghee

* Salt to taste

* 2 cups water

Method

1.Heat oil or ghee in a pressure cooker.

2.Add bay leaf, cinnamon, cloves, and star anise. Sauté for 30 seconds until aromatic.

3.Add garlic cloves and fry until lightly golden.

4.Add sliced onions and sauté until soft and light golden.

5.Add green chilies and tomatoes. Cook until the tomatoes turn soft.

6.Add turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt. Mix well and cook for 1 minute.

7.Add curd and stir until combined.

8.Crush the kasuri methi between your palms and add it.

9.Add the soaked and drained rice. Gently mix for 1 minute so the rice is coated with the masala.

10.Pour in 2 cups of water and mix gently.

11.Close the lid and cook for 2 whistles on medium heat.

12.Turn off the heat and let the pressure release naturally.

13.Open the cooker, fluff the rice gently with a fork, and garnish with chopped coriander leaves.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

1.Onion salad

2.Cucumber or onion raita

3.Vegetable salan

4.Boiled egg

5.Papad or pickle

Tips

1.Soaking the rice helps it cook evenly and keeps the grains long.

2.Use ghee instead of oil for richer flavor.

3.Adjust the green chilies according to your spice preference.

4.Do not stir the rice too much after adding water.

5.Allow the pressure to release naturally for fluffy rice.


Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

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