How to Make Basmati Rice in Instant Pot
If you want to make a delicious and fluffy basmati rice, the Instant Pot will do the trick! With its pressure cooking capabilities, the Instant Pot can make perfect basmati easier and faster than ever. Here’s how to make basmati rice in the Instant Pot.
Materials You’ll Need:
- Instant Pot
- Measuring cups
- Rice spoon (or spoon of choice)
- 1 cup of basmati rice
- 2 cups of water
Steps to Making Perfect Basmati Rice:
- Step 1: Rinse the basmati rice. Pour the cup of basmati rice into a fine-mesh sieve and rinse it thoroughly with cold water. Shake off any excess water before transferring the rice to the Instant Pot.
- Step 2: Add the water. Pour two cups of water into the Instant Pot with the rinsed basmati rice.
- Step 3: Close the pot and seal it. Securely close the pot and seal the lid for pressure cooking.
- Step 4: Set the timer. Set the timer to 3 minutes for perfectly cooked basmati rice.
- Step 5: Release the pressure. After the 3 minutes of pressure cooking, release the pressure using either the manual or natural release method.
- Step 6: Fluff the rice. Use a rice spoon or other spoon of choice to gently fluff the rice.
- Step 7: Serve. Serve the basmati rice with your favorite dishes!
Tips for Making Perfect Basmati Rice:
- Make sure the basmati rice is rinsed thoroughly. This will help ensure that the rice is light and fluffy.
- Use two cups of water for every cup of rice. This will give you the perfect ratio of water to rice for light and fluffy basmati.
- Set the timer for 3 minutes. This should be enough time to perfectly cook the basmati rice.
- Don’t forget to fluff the rice. Fluffing the rice will help to evenly distribute the moisture and make it even fluffier.
Making basmati rice in the Instant Pot is quick and easy. Just follow the steps above and you’ll be enjoying perfectly cooked basmati rice in no time!
