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Perfect Instant pot Basmati Rice

Chichi Uguru
Instant Pot Basmati Rice that's not sticky or mushy with each grain being visible just the way I like it. Have you tried to cook basmati rice in an instant pot and found that you either over cooked it or undercooked it.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 7 minutes
Pressure build up 10 minutes
Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine All, Indian
Servings 8 as a side dish
Calories 264kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6qt

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Basmati Rice
  • 3 ½ cup of water
  • 2 Tablespoon Butter
  • ½ Tablespoon salt or to your taste or to taste

Instructions

  • Wash rice till water runs clear
    collage showing how to wash rice till water runs clear
  • Transfer rice to a colander to drain, then pour into the instant pot inner pot and add water.
    A collage showing steps 4-6 when making instant pot basmati rice
  • Add in the butter and salt, cover instant pot with lid then turn the knob to sealing position and set the timer to 7 minutes.
    Collage showing basmati rice in the instant pot with butter and salt added
  • When the cycle is complete, Do a 5 minute Natural Pressure release when that is done do a quick release. Open the instant pot when the float valve is down indicating that all pressure has been released, then fluff up the rice.
    collage showing cooked instant pot basmati rive being fluffed up
  • Serve warm.

Notes

  1. Wash Rice till water runs clear. This helps to reduces the chances of getting sticky rice.
  2. I like my rice aldente if you prefer a softer texture, add 1/4 of water and increase cook time to 8 mins.
  3. Always cook your food in the inner pot of the instant pot never cook food without it.
  4. Before you open the instant pot always check that the float valve is down. This indicates that the pot is fully depressurized.
  5. Please Refer to post on rice to water ratio for soaked basmati rice.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Perfect Instant pot Basmati Rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 264
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.