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How to Cook Basmati Rice

Cooking basmati Rice is a basic Kitchen hack. We use the cooked basmati rice in a variety of recipes like pulao, fried rice and many more.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 5
Calories: 160kcal
Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker or Pot

Ingredients

  • 2 cup Basmathi Rice
  • Water as needed
  • 1 Bay Leaf
  • 1 inch piece Cinnamon stick
  • 2 Cloves
  • 2 Cardamom
  • 1 tbsp Oil
  • Salt as needed

Instructions 

Instant Pot Method

  • Wash the 2 cups of basmati rice in water for 3 or 4 times until the water is clear. Soak the rice for 15 -30 mins.
  • Switch on the Instant pot in saute mode and then add in 1 tbsp of oil.
  • Once the oil gets hot add the soaked rice. Saute the rice in oil for few secs.
  • Add 2 cups water, required salt and the whole spices (if using it is optional).
  • Close the Instant Pot Move the Pressure knob to sealing position and set 6 mins in high pressure.
  • After the cooking time wait for 10 mins of natural pressure release and then turn the pressure knob to the venting position.
  • Open the Instant Pot after the silver pin goes down and gently fluff the rice with fork. Instant Pot basmati Rice is ready.

Pressure Cooker Method

  • Wash and soak 2 cups of basmati Rice in water for 30 mins.
  • In a pressure Cooker add in 1 tbsp oil and wait till the oil heats up. Next add in the Bay leaves, Cardamom, Cinnamon and Cloves and fry till a nice aroma comes out.
  • Add the soaked basmati Rice. Saute for few secs.
  • Now add in the measured 2.5 cups of Water. Combine everything and add in 1 tbsp of Oil and the required Salt.
  • Once the Water Comes to a boil. Close the pressure cooker. Wait till the steam comes vigorously out of the pressure cooker and then put the whistle. Cook for 3 mins in a high flame and switch off the stove.
  • Wait till all the pressure gets released by itself and then remove the whistle
  • Open the pressure cooker and carefully fluff up with the fork.

Open Pot Method

  • Wash 2 cup of basmati rice in water for 3 or 4 time or until the water is clear and set aside.
  • In a pan add in water and start cooking. To the water add the whole spices. Add in salt and oil and bring everything to a boil.
  • Once the water stats boiling add the basmati Rice and cook until the rice is 95 % cooked. Switch off the stove and let it rest for 5 mins.
  • Drain the excess water and then spread the cooked rice in a wide plate and let it cool.
  • Remove the whole spices and the basmati Rice is ready and fluffy.

Nutrition

Calories: 160kcal | Carbohydrates: 30.4g | Protein: 3.2g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Fiber: 1.6g
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