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Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Basmati rice cooked in an Instant Pot with water, optional ghee or oil, and salt produces fluffy, aromatic long-grain rice. The method uses a pressure cook cycle with a natural pressure release for even cooking. Adjusting the water-to-rice ratio can create varying textures from firm to soft depending on soaking and personal preference.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Soaking Time
1 hr
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
359 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice (180 grams)
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ghee optional, or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Wash basmati rice until the water runs clear. If soaking, soak the rice in excess water for 1 hour. After the soaking time is done, rinse the rice.
- Add the water and rice to the instant pot. If using, add the ghee and salt. Start the instant pot in manual or pressure cook mode for 4 minutes at high pressure with vent in sealing position.
- When the instant pot beeps, do 5 minutes natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 5 minutes after the instant pot beeps.
- Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Let them stand for 5 more minutes.
- Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.
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Notes
- If rice is not soaked beforehand, increase water to 1.25 cups per cup of rice for optimal texture.
- For softer basmati rice, use 1.5 cups of water per cup of rice instead of 1.
- This recipe is designed for a 6-quart Instant Pot DUO60 or similar size pressure cooker.
Nutrition Information
Calories
359kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
73g
(24%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
592mg
(25%)
Potassium
106mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Calcium
26mg
(3%)
Iron
0.7mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 359
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 359kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 73g | 24% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 592mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 106mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.7mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.