13 minutes15 minutes or less4 servings

Basmati Rice

By Instant Pot Culinary Team

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4 Servings

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13 Minutes

Basmati Rice
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Recipe Details

Course: Side Dish

Total Time: 13 Minutes

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Diet: Gluten Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 ½ cups cold water
  • 1 tsp salt

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Add the rice, water, and salt. Mix.
  2. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook, pressure level High, and set time to 3 minutes.
  3. Once the time is up, press Cancel and let the steam release naturally for 10 minutes. Then turn the steam release handle to Venting. Wait until all the steam has been released before opening the lid and removing the rice.

About the chef

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

Instant Pot® Culinary Team

When life’s moving fast and dinner needs to happen faster, the Instant Pot Culinary Team is here to make it deliciously doable. We cook up recipes for every Instant Pot appliance you’ve got your hands on—so whether you’re tackling Tuesday night or going all-out for the weekend, you’ll have the flavor without the fuss. No overthinking, no babysitting, just good food that works with your schedule (not against it).

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