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Bowl of Basmati Rice
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Basmati Rice in the Instant Pot

How to cook perfect, fluffy Basmati rice quick and easily in the Instant Pot!
Prep Time3 minutes
Cook Time7 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Instant Pot, sides
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Instant Pot, sides
Servings: 4 servings
Author: The Wandering Veggie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati rice
  • 1 ¼ cup Cold water
  • ½ tsp Salt to taste

Instructions

  • Soak rice for 15 minutes in cool water.
  • Rinse rice thoroughly in a fine mesh strainer.
  • Place rice, 1 ¼ cups cold water, and ½ tsp salt in Instant Pot and seal lid.
  • Set Instant Pot to cook on High Pressure for 7 minutes. Do a full natural release.

Notes

*Rice keeps in the fridge in a well-sealed container for about 4-5 days. 
*Don't leave rice sitting out too long!  Rice (and beans) are prone to food-borne illness when sitting at room temperature for 2 hours or longer.