Instant Pot Basmati Rice

white basmati rice in a blue bowl on green plate.

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5 from 2 votes

Cooking basmati rice in the pressure cooker is fast, fuss-free, and results in fluffy rice every time!

Course 15-Minute meal, Side Dish

Cuisine American, Asian

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 8

Come to Pressure Time 6

Total Time 19

Servings servings

Calories 169kcal

Author Marlynn Schotland

Equipment

1 Instant Pot, Ninja Foodi, or other electric pressure cooker

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1¼ cup water

Instructions

Rinse the rice under cold water in a sieve until the water runs clear, which should only take about 2 minutes.
Add the rice to the pressure cooker pot.
Pour the water into the pressure cooker pot.
Pressure cook on high for 4 minutes. Then Natural Release for 4 minutes before doing a Quick Release.
Fluff up the rice with a fork and serve immediately.

Notes

Storage: store cooked rice in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days. To reheat, add a small splash of water and then reheat in the microwave in 30-second increments.

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