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Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice
Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice is a method using pressure cooking to prepare this medium-grain rice variety, known for its light, fluffy texture when cooked with the proper water ratio. The recipe details steps for both white and brown Sona Masoori rice, utilizing natural pressure release for optimal texture and ease.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
Calories:
169 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 cup sona masoori rice
- 2 cup water
Instructions
- Start by washing the rice well till the water runs clear. Then drain the remaining water and add the rice to the Instant Pot steel insert.
- Add water to the rice and close the lid with vent in sealing position.
- Start the instant pot on high pressure for 4 minutes. When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.
- Open the Instant Pot and fluff the rice gently with a ladle or fork.
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Sona Masoori Brown Rice Method
- Follow the same method as above, pressure cook for 22 minutes at high pressure.
Pot-in-Pot Method
- In a steel bowl, add 2 cups of water for one cup of Sona Masoori Brown rice.
- Before placing the steel bowl inside the Instant Pot, add 1 cup of water and then place the trivet. Then place the steel bowl with rice on top of the trivet. Close lid with vent in sealing position.
- Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook (manual) mode. 6 minutes for white rice or 25 minutes for brown rice.
- Once the pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally.Then fluff the rice with a fork. Sona Masoori Rice is ready to be served.
Notes
- Increase water to 2.5 cups per cup of rice if you prefer softer, more tender rice.
- Adding a teaspoon of ghee and salt before cooking enhances aroma and adds subtle flavor.
- Even when cooking larger quantities, keep the same cooking time for consistent results.
Nutrition Information
Calories
169kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
37g
(12%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
9mg
(0%)
Potassium
53mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
17mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 169
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 169kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 37g | 12% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 17mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.