Instant Pot Basmati Rice (White and Brown)
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
2 mins
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Cook Time
2 mins
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Total Time
18 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
202 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
Mediterranean, Indian, Middle Eastern
Instant Pot Basmati Rice (White and Brown)
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Instant Pot basmati rice is easy to make, and faster than on a stovetop. Use this recipe to make perfect fluffy white or brown basmati rice!
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Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/4 cup water
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tbsp ghee or butter
Instructions
- Rinse the rice in a mesh strainer under cold water until water runs clear, using your fingers to move rice around. Shake off excess water.
- Add rinsed rice, water, ghee (or butter) and salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot (See Note 1).
- Cover with Instant Pot lid, and if using an older model, set the pressure release valve to seal.
- For white basmati rice: Pressure Cook at High Pressure and time for 6 minutes (See Note 2). For brown basmati rice: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes.
- When timer goes off, wait 10 minutes, then release pressure (See Note 3). Use a fork to fluff up the rice and serve immediately.
Notes
- For brown basmati rice: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes.
- Typical ratio for making basmati rice in the Instant Pot is 1 to 1.25 (rice to water) when cooking. Although for firmer, al dente rice, add just 1 cup water.
- I have found that 6 minutes for white basmati works best as any less does not allow for all water to be absorbed into the rice and the bottom of the pan is slightly wet and sticky. For brown basmati rice: Pressure Cook at High Pressure for 18 minutes.
- It will take the pressure cooker about 5-10 minutes to fully pressurize and the 10 minutes after cooking brings the total time to 26 minutes.
- For leftovers, let the rice cool completely and transfer to an airtight container or sealable bag and squeeze out excess air. Freeze for up to 2 months. To thaw, let come to room temp, add a tablespoon of water, cover and steam in microwave for 2-3 minutes on high heat. Fluff with fork and enjoy.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
202kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
587mg
(24%)
Potassium
53mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
16mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 202 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 202kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 587mg | 24% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 16mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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