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Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024
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It’s easy to make basmati rice in a pressure cooker as pressure cooking has made life easier for us by reducing the time taken to cook many dishes! Indian style basmati rice can also be cooked using this handy tool, if you use the right amount of water and cook it for the right duration of time. We show you step by step on how to cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker?
Notes on making basmati rice in a pressure cooker. 1. To cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker, pick and clean long-grained rice. Choose a good quality, aged rice to get perfectly cooked rice. 2. Wash long-grained rice (basmati) under running water or in a bowl 2-3 times until the water runs clear and transfer to a deep bowl. Washing helps to remove the extra starch from the rice. 3. Soak the rice as soaking is very important, it reduces the cooking time of rice. The rice grain will absorb moisture and you’ll be less likely to have broken grain while cooking. 4. The amount of water while making rice in the cooker is very important, to make perfectly non-sticky and fluffy rice. If you enjoy softer mushy rice, increase the amount of water.
For making pulao or fried rice, spread this rice in a plate and allow it to cool completely. You can drizzle little oil while spreading so, the rice grains stay separate and don’t stick.
basmati rice in a pressure cooker can be served hot with a dollop of ghee, along with a sabzi and dal, or used to make many delectable rice dishes.
Learn how to make basmati rice in a pressure cooker recipe | how to cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker | Indian style basmati rice recipe | with detailed step by step recipe photos and video below.
How To Make Basmati Rice in A Pressure Cooker, Indian Style recipe - How to make How To Make Basmati Rice in A Pressure Cooker, Indian Style
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Preparation Time
2 Mins
Cooking Time
10 Mins
Total Time
12 Mins
Makes
4 cups
Ingredients
For Basmati Rice In A Pressure Cooker
1 cup long grain rice (basmati chawal)
salt to taste
Method
For basmati rice in a pressure cooker
To make basmati rice in a pressure cooker recipe, soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes. Drain well.
Combine the rice, salt and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker, mix well and pressure cook for 2 whistles.
Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid.
Use basmati rice as required.
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To cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker recipe | how to cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker | pick and clean long-grained rice. Choose a good quality, aged rice to get perfectly cooked rice.
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Wash long-grained rice (basmati) under running water or in a bowl 2-3 times until the water runs clear and transfer to a deep bowl. Washing helps to remove the extra starch from the rice.
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Soak the rice in enough water for 30 minutes. Soaking is very important as it reduced the cooking time of rice. The rice grain will absorb moisture and you’ll be less likely to have broken grain while cooking.
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Drain the soaked basmati rice well.
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Transfer the rice to a pressure cooker. Alternatively, if making in a pan, always use a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the soaked rice in the pan and once it starts boiling, simmer on a low flame, cover it and cook. The ratio of rice to water for this method is 1:1. Check out this recipe How To Cook Basmati Rice of with detailed step by step images.
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Add salt, 1½ cups of water and mix well. The amount of water while making rice in the cooker is very important, to make perfectly non-sticky and fluffy rice. If you enjoy softer mushy rice, increase the amount of water.
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Pressure cook for 2 whistles.
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Allow the steam to escape before opening the lid. After 2 whistles, you can decide if it requires more or less time as the number of whistles depends on the flame and the liter of the pressure cooker.
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Stir gently or fluff the rice gently with a fork and our basmati rice in the pressure cooker is ready. For making pulao or fried rice, spread this rice in a plate and allow it to cool completely. You can drizzle little oil while spreading so, the rice grains stay separate and don’t stick.
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Use basmati rice in a pressure cooker | how to cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker | as required to make pulao, biryani, fried rice, and much more delectable rice dishes. Chilli Coriander Fried Rice, Tava Sprouts Pulao, Masoor Biryani are some rice recipes you can prepare using basmati rice.
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- For biryani, you can make aromatic rice using the whole spices, this recipe of How To Cook Basmati Rice for Biryani will help you make them perfectly.
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To cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker recipe | how to cook basmati rice in a pressure cooker | pick and clean long-grained rice. Choose a good quality, aged rice to get perfectly cooked rice.
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Maria
March 13, 2025, midnight
Very helpful, thank you!
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for the comment. Do keep trying more recipes and give us your feedback.?
Kim Miller
March 13, 2025, midnight
This recipe worked perfectly! I think rinsing and soaking the rice made all the difference. Thanks for letting me know how many whistles to use.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Thank you for your kind words. Please keep trying more recipes and sharing your comments with us.
nitika
March 13, 2025, midnight
I always believed that if we want each grain separate it can only be made on an open flame but when I came across this recipe and tried it, it was easier faster and just perfect...
Prabha
March 13, 2025, midnight
When I cook rice directly in cooker, rice gets burnt at the bottom. So how to avoid this. I tried your method also. Please suggest me what to do. Regards, Prabha
Benny McKeon
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi How long is two whistles. Ben.
Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Benny, It generally depends upon your cooker. Would not take more than 12 minutes though.
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