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Instant Pot Basmati Rice
How to Cook Basmati Rice in Instant Pot- Perfect Basmati rice in your electric pressure cooker using Manual, Pot in Pot or Rice Mode.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword instant pot, instant pot rice
Prep Time 1 minute minute
Cook Time 6 minutes minutes
Servings 6
Calories 34kcal
Author Chhavi
- 1 Cup Basmati Rice
- 1.25 Cups Water adjust as per the table in notes
No Soak Rice- El Dente
Add the washed rice to the instant pot steel insert.
Add 1.25 Cups of water. Close the lid.
Select PRESSURE COOKER/MANUAL, on HIGH, for 5 minutes with the VALVE in SEALED position.
Once the cooking is over and Instant Pot beeps, Let the steam escape naturally for 10 minutes. Quick Release after that.
Fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Soaked Rice- Makes Soft Basmati Rice
Soak the rice in lots of water for at least 30 minutes and at max two hours.
Drain and add the rice to instant pot inner pot.
Add 1 cups of water. Close the lid.
Select PRESSURE COOKER/MANUAL, on HIGH, for 5 minutes with the VALVE in SEALED position.
Once the cooking is over and Instant Pot beeps, Let the steam escape naturally for 10 minutes. Quick Release after that.
Fluff the rice with a fork and eat!
Cooking Basmati Rice in Rice Mode
Wash the rice and Drain the rice
Add the rice to instant pot inner pot.
Add 1.25 cups of water.Close the lid.
Select Rice Mode and move the VALVE to SEALED position.
Once the cooking is over and Instant Pot beeps,Let the steam escape natually for 10 minutes.Quick Release after that.
Fluff the rice with a fork and eat!
Cooking Basmati Rice in a Pot on Stovetop
Wash the rice and Drain the rice
Heat 2 cups of water to the pot on medium heat.
Once it's simmering , Add the washed rice to the pot.
Cover the Pot. The water will bubble out once, after which, slow the heat down.
Let it cook on low heat for another 10 minutes till its done.Fluff the rice with a fork and eat!
The time it takes to cook the rice will change depending on
- how old the rice is
- Altitude of the location
- Variety of the rice.
Soaking Time
Do not soak beyond 2 hours, the rice will get too mushy when cooked.
Rice Water Ratios
Rice: Water Ratio- Change this based on the kind of outcome you want- soft, fluffy or al dente.
- No Soak Rice & El dente - 1 Part Rice & 1 ¼ Part Water
- No Soak Rice & Soft - 1 Part Rice & 1 ½ Part Water
- Soaked & El dente- - 1 Part Rice & 1 Part Water
- Soaked & Soft- - 1 Part Rice & 1 ¼ Part Water
- Pot in Pot - Soft - - 1 Part Rice & 1 ¼ Part Water 6 minutes , 10 NPR
Calories: 34kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Sodium: 3mg | Potassium: 9mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 0.01g | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 0.1mg