Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Instant Pot Basmati Rice is fluffy, fragrant, and unbelievably easy — the kind of side that turns weekday dinners into something special without extra fuss.

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Course: Side

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Easy

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 5

Total Time: 25

Servings: servings

Calories: 200kcal

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 cup Basmati Rice Rinsed and soaked for 30 minutes
1.25 cups Water Adjust based on desired rice texture
1 tsp Salt Optional, for flavor

Instructions

Plug in your Instant Pot and select the ‘Saute’ setting to warm it up.
Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
Soak the rinsed rice in water for about 30 minutes.
Drain the soaked rice and add it to the Instant Pot along with 1.25 cups of water and salt.
Close the lid and set the valve to ‘Sealing’. Select ‘Rice’ or ‘Manual’ mode and set the timer for 5 minutes.
After cooking, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes, then switch the valve to ‘Venting’ to release any remaining pressure.
Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Notes

For best results, rinse until the water runs clear and soak the rice when possible.

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