Bagara rice is a traditional rice dish made with rice, whole spices, mint and coriander leaves. It is one of the well known dishes from the Telangana region of Southern India
STEP 1.Press the SAUTE button on the Instant pot and pour ghee to the inner pot. Add all the whole spices – shahi jeera, cloves, green cardamoms, black cardamom, cinnamon & bay leaf.
STEP 2.When they begin to sizzle, add onions and green chilies. Saute until golden.
STEP 3.Stir in the ginger garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Then add the drained rice, mint and coriander leaves.
STEP 4.Press CANCEL button and saute the rice for 1 minute. Then add salt, ground spice powder and water.
STEP 5.Deglaze by scrubbing the bottom of the pot with a spatula. Taste and add more salt if needed.
STEP 6.Secure the Instant pot with the lid and position the steam release handle to sealing.
STEP 7.Press PRESSURE COOK button (or manual button) and set the timer to 5 mins.
STEP 8.The instant pot will beep when it is done. Wait for the pressure to release naturally for 5 mins. Release the rest of the pressure manually by moving the steam vent from sealing to venting.
STEP 9.Gently give a good stir and fluff up bagara rice with a fork. Serve it with any curry or raita.
Nutrition value
181
calories per serving
< 1 g Fat4 g Protein39 g Carbs1 g FiberOther
Current Totals
Fat
< 1g
Protein
4g
Carbs
39g
Fiber
1g
MacroNutrients
Carbs
39g
Protein
4g
Fiber
1g
Fats
Fat
< 1g
Vitamins & Minerals
Calcium
9mg
Iron
2mg
Vitamin A
0mcg
Vitamin B1
< 1mg
Vitamin B2
< 1mg
Vitamin B3
< 1mg
Vitamin B6
< 1mg
Vitamin B9
0mcg
Vitamin B12
0mcg
Vitamin C
0mg
Vitamin E
< 1mg
Copper
< 1mcg
Magnesium
32mg
Manganese
< 1mg
Phosphorus
76mg
Selenium
0mcg
Zinc
< 1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment