The secret to perfectly soft and fluffy Basmati rice in the instant pot is getting the timing right and nailing the liquid-to-rice ratio. Once you’ve got those down, you’ll get perfect Basmati rice every time!
Rinse rice under cold running water in a fine mesh strainer for 30-45 seconds. Shake the strainer vigorously to remove excess water.
Add rinsed rice, water, and salt (optional) to your Instant Pot. Add 1 cup of water for firmer rice,1 ¼ cups of water for softer rice.
Stir to make sure all rice is submerged; this will ensure even cooking.
Put the lid on your Instant Pot, making sure the pressure release valve is sealed.
Select Pressure Cook on High and set for 6 minutes. The pressure cooker will take around 7 minutes to pressurize before it begins cooking the rice.
Once the rice has cooked for 6 minutes, let the Instant Pot naturally pressure release for 10 minutes. Set a timer on your phone so you don’t forget!
At the 10-minute mark, open the pressure release valve and remove the lid. There should be very little pressure left to release. Turn off the Instant Pot.
Fluff the rice up with a fork and dig in!
Notes
Yield: 1 cup of dry Basmati rice yields 3 cups of cooked Basmati rice.