Basmati (Afghan) Rice
Perfect Instant Pot Basmati Rice
Prep
1 min
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
Soak the basmati rice in cold water for 15-30 minutes. Drain and rinse.
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.
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. 🙂
Cook
24 mins
Total
25 mins
Since we’re al dente fans, our perfect Indian basmati rice is Test 3’s results – fully cooked, firm with a bite, yet has a tint of softness. But if you prefer softer basmati rice, follow Test 5’s ratios and pressure cooking methods.
Softer Rice: If you enjoy softer rice, increase the liquid amount rather than cooking time.
Rinsing the Rice: If you’re rinsing the rice, it’ll throw off the rice-to-water ratio. So, be sure to reduce 3 tablespoons of water from the 1 cup of water stated in the recipe.
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al den·te
äl ˈdentā,al/
adjective & adverb
(of food, typically pasta) cooked so as to be still firm when bitten.