Instant Pot Shrimp Pulao
Some may call its Shrimp biryani but I call it Shrimp Pulao. Why? Because my friend, Biryani is not made with Shrimps (ever). Neither is it made with Vegetables or Paneer or Fish by the way. Biryani is something that my definition is made with meat. So let's just call this recipe Shrimp Pulao. Anyways, this shrimp recipe is easy & flavorful and with the correct amount of spices, it is a one pot kid-friendly wholesome meal. The flavors are very close to what I usually use for Biryani but you can easily make changes to suit your taste buds (or your family's). What I used My dependable Instant Pot 6 Qt. Duo 1.5 Lbs of medium frozen shrimp - Shelled & De-veined (Defrosted & marinated with salt + turmeric) 2 cups Basmati Rice - Washed nicely & soaked in water for about 15 - 20mins. 2 cups Water 2 tbsp Ghee Whole Garam Masala - 2 green cardamoms + 1 black cardamom + 1 bay leaf + 8-10 pepper corns + 1 star anise + 1 tsp cumin seeds 2 tbsp Ground Masala Paste - Thi