Pressure Cooker Lamb Ribs and Spiced Rice
Pressure Cooker Lamb Ribs and Spiced Rice
Ingredients
For the Lamb Ribs and Rice
- 3 pounds lamb ribs
- 1/4 cup garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, whole
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pods, whole
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, whole
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves, whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
For Serving
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, as needed, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Place the lamb ribs into the pressure cooker pot. Add the minced garlic, whole cumin seeds, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, whole cardamom pods, chili flakes, whole black pepper, whole cloves, pink Himalayan salt, extra virgin olive oil, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, tomato paste, water, and white vinegar.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
Set the pressure cooker to its "sauté" function. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine the ingredients and allow the spices to bloom.
⏱️ 5 min
- 3
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Set to high pressure and cook the lamb for 45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min
- 4
Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid.
⏱️ 5 min
- 5
Add the washed and soaked basmati rice directly into the pressure cooker pot with the cooked lamb and its flavorful broth. Stir gently to ensure the rice is submerged and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min
- 6
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker again. Set to high pressure and cook for an additional 9 minutes to cook the rice.
⏱️ 9 min
- 7
After the rice cooking cycle, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5-10 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.
⏱️ 10 min
- 8
Carefully transfer the entire dish, including the tender lamb ribs and spiced rice, from the pressure cooker pot to a large, decorative serving platter.
⏱️ 3 min
- 9
Garnish generously with fresh sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired, for an extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min
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Pressure Cooker Lamb Ribs and Spiced Rice
Ingredients
For the Lamb Ribs and Rice
- 3 pounds lamb ribs
- 1/4 cup garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds, whole
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
- 1 teaspoon cardamom pods, whole
- 1 teaspoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon black pepper, whole
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves, whole
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pink Himalayan salt
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 red onion, sliced
- 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups water
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 2 cups basmati rice, washed and soaked for 30 minutes
For Serving
- 1 tomato, sliced
- 1/2 red onion, sliced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce, as needed, for drizzling
Instructions
- 1
Place the lamb ribs into the pressure cooker pot. Add the minced garlic, whole cumin seeds, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, whole cardamom pods, chili flakes, whole black pepper, whole cloves, pink Himalayan salt, extra virgin olive oil, sliced red onion, chopped cilantro, tomato paste, water, and white vinegar.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
Set the pressure cooker to its "sauté" function. Cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, to combine the ingredients and allow the spices to bloom.
⏱️ 5 min - 3
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker. Set to high pressure and cook the lamb for 45 minutes.
⏱️ 45 min - 4
Once the cooking cycle is complete, perform a quick release of the pressure. Carefully open the lid.
⏱️ 5 min - 5
Add the washed and soaked basmati rice directly into the pressure cooker pot with the cooked lamb and its flavorful broth. Stir gently to ensure the rice is submerged and evenly distributed.
⏱️ 2 min - 6
Secure the lid on the pressure cooker again. Set to high pressure and cook for an additional 9 minutes to cook the rice.
⏱️ 9 min - 7
After the rice cooking cycle, allow the pressure to naturally release for 5-10 minutes, then perform a quick release for any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid.
⏱️ 10 min - 8
Carefully transfer the entire dish, including the tender lamb ribs and spiced rice, from the pressure cooker pot to a large, decorative serving platter.
⏱️ 3 min - 9
Garnish generously with fresh sliced tomato, sliced red onion, and chopped cilantro. Drizzle with hot sauce, if desired, for an extra kick.
⏱️ 1 min