Instant Pot Indian Chicken and Rice Pulao

Ingredients

For 5 servings

• 1 1/2 cups basmati rice
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless (skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces and patted dry)
• 1 tablespoon ghee (or butter or even oil to make dairy free)
• 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
• 2 green cardamom pods (or 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom)
• 2- inch cinnamon stick
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 large red onion (thinly sliced)
• 2 hot green chiles (sliced (optional))
• 1 1/4 cups water
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• Lemon wedges for serving