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Brown Basmati Rice Recipe - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
This recipe explains how to cook brown basmati rice using an Instant Pot pressure cooker. The rice is rinsed until clear, then cooked under high pressure with optional ghee or oil and salt, resulting in fluffy grains. A natural pressure release helps maintain the texture. This method is useful when you want perfectly cooked brown basmati rice without monitoring stovetop simmering.
Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
35 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings:
2
Calories:
407 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian, Thai
Ingredients
- 1 cup brown basmati rice
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tablespoon ghee optional, or oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
Instructions
- Wash brown rice until the water runs clear.
- Add water and rice to the instant pot insert. If using, add the oil and salt.
- Start the instant pot in manual or pressure cook mode for 22 mins at high pressure with vent in sealing position.
- When the instant pot beeps, do 10 minutes natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 10 minutes after the instant pot beeps.
- Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
407kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
71g
(24%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
19mg
(6%)
Sodium
595mg
(25%)
Potassium
206mg
(4%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1.4mg
(8%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 407
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 407kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 71g | 24% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 595mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 206mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1.4mg | 8% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.