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A bowl of fluffy Instant Pot Basmati Rice with a spoon, ready to serve.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Rinse the basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear to remove excess starch.
    Rinsing basmati rice for Instant Pot Basmati Rice.
  • Add the rinsed rice, 1 1/4 cups of water, the butter, and salt to the Instant Pot.
    Adding basmati rice, water, and butter to an Instant Pot for Instant Pot Basmati Rice.
  • Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to 'Sealing,' select the 'Manual' or 'Pressure Cook' setting, and set the time for 4 minutes at high pressure.
    Securing the lid on the Instant Pot for Instant Pot Basmati Rice.
  • After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes.
    Multi-cooker display showing 'Rice' setting and 0:00 for Instant Pot Basmati Rice.
  • Carefully release any remaining pressure. Open the lid, fluff the rice with a fork, and serve.
    Releasing pressure from an Instant Pot after cooking basmati rice.

Nutrition Info:

Calories: 194kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 37g (12%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 3g (5%) Saturated Fat: 2g (13%) Sodium: 297mg (13%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 0.1g

Nutrition Disclaimer

Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.