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Basmati rice in a shallow gray bowl.

Basmati Rice Instant Pot

Author: Mika Kinney
5 from 1 vote
With this Basmati Rice Instant Pot, there is no worrying about water boiling over. Just set it and forget it!
Prep Time: 4 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Protein: 3g
Serves: 4
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup Basmati Rice
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 pinch salt (optional)

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Instructions

  • Add everything to instant pot and put the lid on. Make sure the vent is in the closed position. Not necessary to rinse basmati rice!
  • Turn on high pressure and set timer to 6 minutes.  Allow to cook, it will take about 10 minutes to come to pressure.
  • Once the timer is up, let the pressure naturally release for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure manually with the quick release button.
  • Open the lid and fluff with a fork.  Unplug the instant pot and remove rice to avoid sticking to the bottom.

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Notes

Nutritional information is an estimate and for informational purposes only.

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Nutrition Disclaimer

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Course: dinner
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: basmati, Instant Pot, rice

Nutrition

Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 15mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg
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