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instant pot basmati rice recipe

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Jyoti Behrani
Fluffy, perfectly cooked basmati rice made in the Instant Pot, soaked rice cooked in a 1:1 water ratio for consistent results every time.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 178 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instant Pot Basmati Rice Recipe

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon oil or ghee
  • ¼ teaspoon salt, adjust to taste

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until it runs clear. Soak for 20-60 minutes, then drain.
  • Add the drained rice, water, oil or ghee, and salt to the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid, set the valve to sealing, and select Manual/Pressure Cook on high pressure for 4 minutes.
  • Turn OFF the Keep Warm setting.
  • Let the pressure release naturally for 5 minutes, then quick-release any remaining pressure.
  • Open the lid, fluff with a fork, and let sit a few minutes before serving.

Notes

  • No-soak version: Skip soaking; use a 1:1.25 rice-to-water ratio instead. Same cook time and release.
  • Delay-start version: Use 1.5 cups rice to 2.25 cups water, add rice/water/oil/salt without soaking, set Pressure Cook (high) for 4 minutes with a 20-minute Delay Start, then release naturally for 5 minutes.
  • To scale up, keep the rice-to-water ratio the same; cook time and natural release time don't change.
  • For brown basmati, use a 1:1.5 ratio and cook on high pressure for 22-25 minutes.
  • See the full post for storage, reheating, and troubleshooting tips.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Basmati Rice
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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