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Instant Pot Basmati Rice (White and Brown)

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!

Prep Time
2 mins
Cook Time
2 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 202 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mediterranean , Indian , Middle Eastern

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tbsp ghee or butter

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. Add rinsed rice, water, ghee (or butter) and salt to a 6-quart Instant Pot (See Note 1).
  3. Cover with Instant Pot lid, and if using an older model, set the pressure release valve to seal.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

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

% 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.