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    You are here: Home / Gluten-Free / Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Modified: Apr 22, 2023 · Published by Alpa Jain · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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    Basmati rice is long grain rice and commonly used in Indian cuisine to make a variety of rice dishes. It can be cooked perfectly without soaking in the instant pot using the pot in pot method. Check out the rice to water ratio and how long to cook the basmati rice in the instant pot.
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    Basmati rice is a long-grained rice grown in India. It is very aromatic and flavorful compared to other varieties of rice. It is commonly served with Indian meals with dal and is also used to make a variety of rice dishes like pulao, cumin rice, biryani, kheer (Indian rice pudding), and more.

    Plain-cooked basmati rice is popularly served with Indian meals along with dal (dal chawal) and topped with some ghee.

    Basmati rice can be cooked in different ways. This is an easy Instant Pot basmati rice recipe using the pot-in-pot method.

    Pot-in-pot cooking is also referred to as pip cooking. It is a very common way to cook in pressure cookers and extends to the instant pot. The pot-in-pot method of cooking is very convenient when you have to cook a small amount of food or multiple food items at once.

    While using the pot-in-pot cooking method, some water is placed in the instant pot liner and the food to be cooked is placed in a smaller pot that will fit easily inside the liner.

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    Ingredients

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    To make rice in an Instant Pot using the pot-in-pot method, the basmati rice water ratio is 1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water. In this case, soaking basmati rice before cooking is not needed. However, if you prefer to soak for about 30 minutes, it will take a lesser amount of water (1:1.25).

    Optionally you can add some ghee, butter, or oil after cooking it. Instead of water, you can also use vegetable broth.

    Instructions

    Basmati rice can be cooked on the stove, rice cooker, or pressure cooker. You can cook perfect basmati rice based on your preference or as per the need of the dish. For example, fried rice needs al dente rice. In general, it is perfectly cooked once it is long, soft, and can be easily fluffed with a fork.

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    To cook basmati rice in the Instant Pot using the pot-in-pot method, pour one cup of water into the liner and place a trivet inside it. Rinse the rice well with cold water. Put the rice and water in a small pot in a ratio of 1 cup rice to 1.5 cup water and cover the pot loosely with a lid.

    Place the small pot on the trivet inside the liner. Lock the instant pot lid and select the high-pressure mode for 6 minutes. It is best to turn the "keep warm" setting on.

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    Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, and then release the remaining pressure naturally until the silver pin drops. Unlock the lid and fluff the rice with a fork to allow the rice to mix up well and distribute the moisture equally.

    For the pip method, pressure cook the basmati rice for 6 minutes on high-pressure mode. It will take some time for the instant pot to come to pressure and then it will pressure cook for six minutes before turning off.

    Allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes. It is best to keep the "keep warm" setting on as it will show how much time the pressure has been released.

    Serving suggestions

    There are a lot of vegan options to eat with rice and have a satisfying meal. Basmati rice is served with Indian meals with dals, beans, and curries like mixed lentils, chana masala, rajma masala. It also goes well with Indo-Chinese dishes like manchurian and kung pao.

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    Equipment

    It is easy and convenient to cook rice in a pressure cooker especially, in an Instant Pot as no monitoring is required. Also, basmati rice can be pressure cooked in the Instant Pot by using the pot-in-pot method.

    This method is especially convenient when one has to cook less quantity of rice and up to 2 cups of rice. Pot-in-pot cooking is best suited for a larger capacity of Instant Pot, 6 qt and over.

    Stainless steel pans and silicone pans are the safest to use in the Instant Pot. Pyrex glassware works fine too, however, Pyrex does not mention anything in their usage instructions about using their products under pressure.

    Storage

    Just like any food, rice is best when served fresh. Any leftover rice can be stored in the fridge for 2-3 days. When you are ready to eat it, you can simply reheat it in the microwave. You can also use leftover basmati rice to make fried rice or cilantro lime rice.

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    If you enjoyed this recipe, then check out these rice recipes

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    Instant Pot Basmati Rice

    Basmati rice is long grain rice and commonly used in Indian cuisine to make a variety of rice dishes. It can be cooked perfectly without soaking in the instant pot using the pot in pot method. Check out the rice to water ratio and how long to cook the basmati rice in the instant pot.
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    Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time: 25 minutes mins
    Natural Pressure Release: 10 minutes mins
    Total Time: 40 minutes mins
    Servings: 4 people
    Calories: 186kcal
    Author: Alpa Jain
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    Equipment

    • Instant Pot 6 qt

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Basmati Rice
    • 1.5 cup Water (more for pot in pot)
    • ¼ teaspoon Salt (optional)
    • 2 teaspoon Oil (or ghee)
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    Instructions

    • Rinse basmati rice with cold water.
    • In a small stainless steel container, put rice,1.5 cup water, and optionally salt.
    • Place one cup of water in the instant pot liner.
    • Place a trivet in the instant pot liner.
    • Place the small container with rice and water on the trivet and cover it with a lid.
    • Cover the instant pot with the lid and lock it with the pressure valve in the sealing position
    • Pressure cook on high for 6 minutes followed by 10-minute natural pressure release.
    • Release the remaining pressure by moving the pressure valve in venting position until the silver pin drops.
    • Open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
    • Optionally add some oil or ghee.
    Nutrition Facts
    Instant Pot Basmati Rice
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    186
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    2
    g
    3
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    6
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Sodium
     
    152
    mg
    7
    %
    Potassium
     
    53
    mg
    2
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    37
    g
    12
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    1
    g
    1
    %
    Protein
     
    3
    g
    6
    %
    Calcium
     
    16
    mg
    2
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    1. Nami says

      October 01, 2021 at 12:30 am

      Hi so if I want to cook 3 cups
      Of rice, how much water do you add?

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      • Alpa Jain says

        October 01, 2021 at 6:47 am

        Hi Nami

        For 3 cups you will need 4.5 cups of water. If you cook more than 2 cups of rice, you can directly cook in the liner for same time.

        Regards
        Alpa

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