Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

Basmati Rice - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker

from pipingpotcurry.com
20 min

Perfectly cooked Indian Basmati rice made in an instant pot or pressure cooker.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice ((180 grams))
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Ghee or Oil ((optional))
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt ((optional))

Directions

  1. 1

    Wash basmati rice until the water runs clear. If soaking, soak the rice in excess water for 1 hour. After the soaking time is done, rinse the rice.

  2. 2

    Add the water and rice to the instant pot. If using, add the ghee and salt. Start the instant pot in manual or pressure cook mode for 4 minutes at high pressure with vent in sealing position.

  3. 3

    When the instant pot beeps, do 5 minutes natural pressure release, which means release the pressure manually 5 minutes after the instant pot beeps.

  4. 4

    Fluff the rice with a ladle or fork. Let them stand for 5 more minutes.

  5. 5

    Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.