RICE: Basmati (Afghan)

Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice

No more uncooked, burnt, or mushy Indian basmati rice. Make Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice in 25 mins! Easy, no soaking, set it & forget it.

Serving: 2

Ingredients

• 1 cup (210 grams) Indian basmati rice

• 1 cup (250 ml) water

Instructions

1. Soak the basmati rice in cold water for 15-30 minutes.  Drain and rinse.

2. Pressure Cook the Basmati Rice: Place 1 cup (210 g) of basmati rice and 1 cup (250 ml) of water into the Instant Pot Pressure Cooker. Close lid and pressure cook at High Pressure using Manual/Pressure Cook button for 6 minutes (Please see experiment chart to find your preferred texture). Turn off the heat and do a 10 minutes Natural Release. Release the remaining pressure (if any) and open the lid carefully.

3. Serve: Fluff the rice with the rice spatula or fork, then serve with your favorite main dish. :)

Notes

Rinsing rice: After rinsing the rice before cooking, be sure to drain well and ensure the water-to-rice ratio is accurate. (Roughly reduce 3 tablespoons from the 1 cup of water)

Nutrition Information

Serving size: 211 g Calories: 338 Fat: 0.6g Carbohydrates: 74g Sodium: 8mg Protein: 6.6g Cholesterol: 0mg

Recipe by Pressure Cook Recipes at https://www.pressurecookrecipes.com/instant-pot-basmati-rice/

Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice Experiment 

We conducted 5 tests with Indian basmati rice using different amounts of liquid, cooking time, and pressure release methods in our Instant Pot Electric Pressure Cooker. Find the full experiment details and results below the recipe. 🙂