Misthi Pulao

This delicate, slightly sweet rice is a festive Bengali pilaf, usually served as an accompaniment to more complex, rich meat dishes. It is traditionally made with kalajeera rice and a lot of ghee but I make this with everyday basmati rice as a treat sometimes. The Instant Pot® cuts out any fuss and delivers a perfectly cooked, impressive rice in less than twenty minutes. To make this recipe vegan, you can simply substitute coconut oil for the ghee.