Instant Pot Basmati Rice
The best way to get perfectly cooked basmati rice? The Instant Pot! Light and fluffy rice is ready in just minutes - no need to adjust the heat or mess with the stove!
Servings 8
Calories 169kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups basmati rice
- 2 1/2 cups water
Instructions
- Add rice and water to the Instant Pot.
- Cover, seal, and set to high pressure for 6 minutes.
- Once cooking time has completed, allow a 10-minute natural pressure release.
- Stir and fluff to serve.
Notes
- Store leftover rice in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or 3 months in the freezer. To reheat, microwave the rice covered with a damp paper towel in short bursts, or warm it up on the stovetop with a splash of water over low heat.
- Rinse rice well to remove excess starch and prevent stickiness. Soaking is optional but can shorten the cooking time.
- To avoid mushy rice, rinse well, use the correct ratio, and allow natural pressure release.
Nutrition
Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 6mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.4mg