Turkish Pilaf (Instant Pot)

Turkish PilafThis Turkish Pilaf is a comforting and soulful side that pairs with almost everything. In particular, I love this with grilled dishes.  The toasted orzo adds both color and texture to the dish and the rest of the ingredients are pantry staples.

My Turkish Pilaf Story

I am coping with some kind of exotic bug. Something beyond just jet lag, but not anything too devastating. Not the best of birthdays. but, my son’s enthusiasm helps making things festive.  I came home early, but rested through the evening in the hopes that I can shake this off by the weekend.

I made this chicken curry earlier during the week and paired it with this Turkish pilaf. Thanks to the instant pot, it was a decent meal.  At times, my own recipes are my best friend. They tend to be tested and tried, something we liked enough for me to blog and share.

Turkish Pilaf

Durga Puja and all, this visit to India was not as good as it could be. BTW, if everyone has a crazy relative, in my case my aunt tops the list. For reasons too complex to contemplate or get into. In fact, sometimes her behavior is just too ludicrous to even imagine. But, then again what would be the world be without your crazy relative.

The distinct feature of this pilaf is the essential combination of orzo and rice. The rest of the ingredients can be dressed up or down to suit your palate. I add in a stick of cinnamon and keep this vegan. I am sure if you have broth around adding it in will enhance the flavor. The instant pot traps in the flavors of the fragrant grains offering a simple and beautiful dish that is perfect for a Friday night meal.

Turkish Pilaf

Enjoying Turkish Pilaf and other Turkish Style Side Dishes

This is a perfect dish to serve these Turkish Chicken Wings over and or a side for these Turkish Eggs with Yogurt.

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Turkish Pilaf (Instant Pot)

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Yield: Serves 4 to 6

Turkish Pilaf (Instant Pot)

A light and fragrant Turkish Pilaf made in the Instant Pot.

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/4 cup orzo
  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 stick cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Chopped Parsley to garnish

Instructions

  1. Turn the instant pot onto sauté mode. Add in the olive oil and the orzo and sauté for 2 minutes, until the orzo turn golden.
  2. Add in the rice and toast for another 2 minutes. Add in the salt, cinnamon stick and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
  3. Turn off the saute mode. Cover and set to rice mode. Do a release after 5 minutes or allow a natural release.
  4. Sprinkle with lemon juice and chopped parsley. Serve warm.
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