Step 1

Rinse and soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the rice after 20 minutes.

Step 2

Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat ghee. Add cumin seeds, peppercorns and bay leaves. Sauté for 30 seconds.

Step 3

Add onions and mix well. Cook covered with a glass lid on for 3-4 mins, until the onions are translucent and light golden in color.

Step 4

Add ginger, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, turmeric, red chili powder, garam masala and salt. Mix well.

Step 5

Add shrimp, rice and water. Mix well, making sure all the rice is under the liquids.

Step 6

Close Instant Pot lid with the pressure valve to sealing. Cook on Pressure cook(low pressure mode) for 4 mins followed by 3 minute natural pressure release.

Step 7

Garnish with fresh cilantro. Serve hot with raita and lime wedges.