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Basmati Rice in front of an Instant Pot in a red bowl

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

How to make perfect Basmati rice using your instant pot. Fluffy and perfect every time.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati rice instant pot, how to cook rice in instant pot
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 169kcal
Author: Dad

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Electric Pressure Cooker
  • Strainer
  • Measuring Cup

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Basmati rice
  • 1 Cup Water

Instructions

  • Measure out one cup of rice into a strainer and rinse it under cold water for 1-2 minutes. This is to remove the excess starch. Put the rinsed rice in the inner pot of the instant pot along with 1 cup of water.
  • Put the inner pot inside the instant pot. Make sure the lid to the instant pot has the silicone ring in it and put in on the instant pot. Make sure that the toggle is set to sealing. Cook for 7 minutes on high pressure. Depending on your IP it may vary on how to set it. Using the 6 qt Lux you use the manual button.
  • Let the unit set for 10 minutes to do a natural release. Once the unit has set for 10 minutes move the toddle to release and open the instant pot.
  • Fluf using the rice scooper and serve immediately.

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Notes

If you want to make more just make sure you use a 1-1 ratio of rice to water.

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 1mg
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