How To Cook Basmati Rice In Instant Pot
Cooking basmati rice in the Instant Pot is incredibly simple. Here are three methods for achieving perfect results: the Soak Version (recommended), No-Soak Version, and Delay Start Option.
Equipment
Ingredients
Instant Pot Basmati Rice Recipe (soaking & no soaking)
- 1 cup Basmati Rice, rinsed and drained
- 1 teaspoon oil or ghee
- 1-1.25 cup water
- 0.25 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice (delay start)
- 1.5 cup Basmati Rice, rinsed and drained
- 2 teaspoon oil or ghee
- 2.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt, adjust to taste
Instructions
Perfect Basmati Rice in Instant Pot (soaking)
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear. Soak the rice in water for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour. Drain the soaked rice.
- In the Instant Pot, add the soaked and drained rice, water, and a teaspoon of oil or ghee (if using). Season with salt to taste. Note: For 1 cup of soaked basmati rice, add 1 cup of water.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" function.
- Set the cooking time to 4 minutes at low pressure for soaked rice.
- Turn OFF the "Keep Warm" setting.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your perfectly cooked, soaked basmati rice from the Instant Pot!
Instant Pot Basmati Rice Recipe (no soaking)
- Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
- In the Instant Pot, add the rinsed rice, water, and a teaspoon of oil or ghee (if using). Season with salt to taste. Note: For 1 cup of no-soak basmati rice, add 1:25 cup of water.
- Close the Instant Pot lid, set the valve to the sealing position, and select the "Manual" or "Pressure Cook" function.
- Set the cooking time to 4 minutes at low pressure for perfectly cooked rice.
- Turn OFF the "Keep Warm" setting.
- Once the cooking cycle is complete, allow a natural pressure release for 5 minutes, followed by a quick release for any remaining pressure.
- Carefully open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
- Enjoy your perfectly cooked, no-soak basmati rice from the Instant Pot!
Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice (delay start)
- Using a fine mesh sieve, rinse the rice under cold running water for couple of minutes or until the water runs clear. Drain the rice well.
- Add 2 teaspoon oil or ghee, rinsed, and drained rice, water, and salt to taste. Mix gently. Close lid, vent sealed. Note: For 1:5 cups of no-soak basmati rice, add 2:25 cups of water.
- Turn ON Pressure Cook (low) 4 minutes, vent sealed, and select "Delay Start" for 20 minutes.
- Note: Turn OFF “keep warm” mode.
- When the instant pot beeps, let the pressure release naturally, around 5 minutes.
- After 5 minutes, release the remaining pressure. Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork and serve.
Notes
Please refer to the post for the following:
- Cooking Guide to Perfect Instant Pot Rice
- Tips For Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice
- Frequently Asked Questions
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
How To Cook Basmati Rice In Instant Pot
Amount per Serving
Calories
178
% Daily Value*
Fat
1
g
2
%
Saturated Fat
0.2
g
1
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Sodium
5
mg
0
%
Potassium
53
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
37
g
12
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
3
g
6
%
Calcium
15
mg
2
%
Iron
0.4
mg
2
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Disclaimer
Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.
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