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Instant pot Keema Biryani is a very easy recipe made with minced beef and rice
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Instant Pot Keema Biryani

Keema Biryani is so easy to make with some simple ingredients and also in a short amount of time. This is also a beginner friendly recipe if you are just learning to cook try this easy recipe.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Total Time45 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Pakistani
Keyword: Instant Pot Keema Biryani
Servings: 8
Calories: 443kcal
Author: Saba Ahmad

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1.5 lbs minced beef mutton or chicken
  • 1.5 cups rice
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 medium onion thinly sliced
  • 1 medium tomato chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger paste
  • 1 tbsp garlic paste
  • 1/3 cup oil
  • 2.5 cups water
  • 2 tbsp biryani masala
  • 2 tsp salt if your biryani masala has salt, then only add 1/2 tsp

Instructions

  • Turn on the Instant Pot to saute mode. Add 1/3 cup of oil. Let the oil heat up
  • Meanwhile, peel and cut the onion into even thin slices. Also, chop a tomato.
  • Now add sliced onion to the instant pot and let it brown. Once it’s golden brown add cumin seeds the add ginger garlic paste. Give it a minute then add chopped tomatoes.
  • Mix everything and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add minced beef, biryani masala, and salt (only add a little salt, taste test, and add more later)
  • Break down the beef as much as you can with the help of a spoon and cook it for 5 minutes.
  • Now add washed rice and 2.5 cups of water.
  • Taste test for salt, the soup will be a bit salty at this point.
  • Now pressure cook for 12 minutes. If your instant pot has rice settings then use that.
  • Release the pressure after 12 minutes and enjoy with tomato and cucumber salad and green chutney.

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Notes

Don't add any extra salt if your biryani masala has salt. Once you add rice and water, taste test the yakhni or soup before pressure cooking, then add salt if necessary. 

Nutrition

Calories: 443kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 647mg | Potassium: 338mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 132IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 2mg