Instant Pot Rice | Basmati and Sona Masoori | How to make White rice in Instant Pot

The Instant Pot is also a very good Rice Cooker.
In this video, I will show you how to make perfect white rice using two types of rice; Sona Masoori Rice and Basmati Rice.
For measuring, I will be using the measuring cup that comes with the Instant Pot.
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[@sitaranair8718]

Thanks for doing videos of Indian recipes using instant pot. There aren't many options out in the internet for south Indian cooking using instant pot. Great work. Keep them coming.👍👍

[@SandhyasKitchen]

sitara nair thank you! Thanks for the feedback!

[@kuzeyboy]

I have tried so many ways to cook rice - this looks so simple! Just what I need!

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Neil Wooldridge you are welcome!

[@tanmay_6363]

@@SandhyasKitchen your the best ❤💕💕🐾🐾

[@mohan2304]

This was just too good. I had never cooked such soft fluffy rice even in an open pot. Thank you!

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Glad you liked it

[@kuntalsingh7240]

I always follow this recipient and it comes out PERFECT ❤

[@colinc6031]

This is the best recipe for rice in the instapot I have seen. The bottom of the pot is clean, Absolute Perfection, thanks

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Welcome!

[@iTusharPatil]

Thank you ! I tried the insta pot for the first time and cooked basmati rice. It turned out great.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Awesome

[@bhuthemanakuma7802]

Hmmmmmmph.... just pressure cook in the instant pot thank you very much this will be helpful making basmati rice.

[@rm-on9co]

This is the best example & explanation For me thanks for sharing I in joyed thanks

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Welcome!

[@sanmithramudigonda]

I'm new to Instant Pot and I'm struggling to make rice that's not turning into a sticky paste! This is helpful! :)

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Sanmithra Mudigonda just remember to never quick release for rice!

[@praveenthella5653]

As you are new to instant pot, you can check out previous videos and start experimenting ...Believe me you will enjoy cooking on Instant pot...

[@praveenthella5653]

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[@pshantin]

Hi Sandhya, how much water would you suggest I add for 5 cups of jasmine rice? And would it still be for 4 minutes?

[@kuntalsingh7240]

Rice cooked perfect. Do put more recipes

[@Sassycanuckknitter]

Great video. I love basmati rice and now I can make it perfectly in my Instant Pot.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Awesome!

[@michaelbauers8800]

I definitely don't see Sona Masoori at the local grocer, so happy to hear of another type of rice. In Colorado Springs, which is at 6000ft, one cup of water seems insufficient. Going to try 1.25 cups of water to 1c rice next time.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Sona masoori is available at costco. Else ur local indo pak or indian store.

[@alicekuttyjohn5951]

Thanks for doing a good job Natural release meaning you don’t have to release the pressure by yourself let rice sits in it till the pressure button goes down ?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yes.

[@manojsuhas]

Wonderful!! Worked perfectly fine

[@Thelifecoach12326]

Hi my dear friend thanks for sharing this video God bless you allways dear

[@SandhyasKitchen]

London Paris thank you for the kind words!

[@hameshabahar2344]

Thanks I made as you said as Indian Pakistani Afghani rice is made same way it lame out great as we afghans call it dampokt ❤

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing!

[@minhal9285]

So for 3cup rice how much water and how long in instant pot

[@Imperio112]

Thank you so much!!! I will try this in my Kitchen in a few minutes!!!

[@mundokev]

Great video thanks. Do you set temp on high or low for the Basmati Rice Thankyou

[@mundokev]

Just found the answer High

[@cabinaway]

So I’m confused do u switch from seal to vent and then let it naturally pressure release for 10 mins????

[@jeffgovender6087]

Thank you! brief and to the point

[@worldpeace5853]

You did not show the pressure level as high but saying it should be high in all your comments. I saw the light in the middle which is Normal in the video. Can you please elaborate???

[@saniyamansoor19]

Do we always cook rice for 6 mins irrespective or how many cups we are using it? If I’m cooking 3 cups of rice then how long should I be cooking it?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

I always do 6 mins and NPR

[@bartekbucher3171]

Great video, Sandhya

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Thanks

[@007donj]

Nice video. Can you do more videos making Indian dishes using Instant Pot

[@viveksinha406]

Thank you so much Sandhya Ji for all the recipes using instant pot. Best wishes from 🇬🇧

[@SandhyasKitchen]

My pleasure 😊

[@ashwiniamith4314]

Very helpful.Thank you ❤️

[@2mrvamshi]

Thank you for the video. Does it take only 4 minutes to cook sona masuri and 6 mins for Basmati rice? Please advice.

[@venkatmagesh9284]

Your awesome your tried the worst part and just giving us the good part your making our lives simple thank you so much and your husband is so lucky and so supportive wish you both a great life💐

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Thanks

[@allitm4642]

Keep up the great work 👍

[@SandhyasKitchen]

🙏🏻

[@jessicag3986]

2 cups of basmati is still 6 minutes? Assuming 2 cups is about 2.5 cups water?

[@deepaabhyankar5684]

I added two cups of water fr one cup of sona masoori rice, started instapot on the bean button to cook with dal but the rice was very dry and little uncooked., pl advise if water to be added more

[@sathishjune]

Thank you

[@padmavasupalli7650]

Hi, thank you for showing. Suppose if i keep 2 cups of rice how much time should i keep same time or need to change

[@SandhyasKitchen]

padma vasupalli no need to change to change the times. Just remember to never quick release. Let the pressure release naturally.

[@prathimamateti5467]

Sandhyas Kitchen hi , thank you for the video.. is it the same time 4 min for any number of cups of rice ?

[@abufarzana]

Sister Sandhya, while the preset button is exists for rice, why you manually set the timing for the rice. Another question.. two cups of water you set the time 4 min and one cup of water you set the time 6 min. I am confused by this equations. Please describe...

[@SandhyasKitchen]

There are quite a few varieties of rice out there. I find i get the best results when i use the manual button and custom settings. My findings are based on trial and error.

[@batourafg4963]

Parfait merci madame

[@roymammen]

Summary : Sona Masoori, water to rice ratio 2:1 Pressure cook time 4 min🙏

[@gayatribongarala1162]

I tried with 1:1 rice and water ratios and found to be undercooked and very grainy. I'll try this tips for son masoori rice today and let you know how it turns out

[@gayatribongarala1162]

It turned out great and well cooked with 1:1.7 rice and water

[@fenrirab620]

Use the finger technique it works 110% of the time

[@fperk7373]

Did you do a natural release with this measure 1: 1.7 rice to water

[@myselfstar8019]

Thanks for your efforts.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Thanks!

[@andretonno3992]

why does one cook it for 4 minutes and the other 6 ?? which is better ???

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Less polished rice takes more time to cook.

[@Pebbles_Nema]

Thank you 😊

[@chayakudachi2768]

I need to make rice for a party and i need to make like 10-12 cups of sona masoori rice - for that does the ratio of rice:water remain same 1:2? And will the cook time still be 4min? Please can you tell me.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Timings and ratio wont change. However before making a huge batch, try making a small batch. Alos make sure you dont fill over the max fill line! And remember to release pressure naturally!

[@seemaahmed419]

Can you pls tell me if I make two or three cups of rice will the cook time be the same as four minutes?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yup

[@jayanthisridhar6406]

Rice looks really well cooked. Awesome. I have an instapot andi noticed when you hitthe pressure cook button, you set if for 5 mins but is the pressure on high or low.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High

[@ColombianMusclePapi]

Thanks for the video. I just bought my instant pot and was afraid it would not cook Basmati rice good. Now I will try it!

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Colombian Muscle Papi you are welcome! All the best! Remember to let the pressure release naturally!

[@sayalil8969]

Hey Sandhya, do we need to enter more time for more quantity of rice ? And what was the level of pressure you had set ? Was it high or low?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

No timer remains the same

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High pressure

[@sayalil8969]

Thanks for replying! Rice turned out good :)

[@SandhyasKitchen]

@@sayalil8969 awesome

[@FunctionalHolisticHealingDrNad]

Perfect ratio for Basmati.... thanks a lot.... how many cups of water for 2 cups of Basmati rice?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

For 2 cups of rice...use 2 cups of water. Just remember to let the pressure release naturally.

[@dizziechef9502]

My insta pot don’t have a rice setting but has a steam button. I’m not doing good doing rice.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Try the “pressurecook “ setting.

[@BentleyDesignCo]

My favorite part were the photos at the end! :D The rice looks very tasty!

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Bentley Design Co. thank you!

[@vchsrikanth]

Can you tell pot in pot method for cooking sona massori and basmati rice? how much time and what mode can we put. I have the same instant pot model that you showed in the video.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJC2lYhtnJWheZo For Basmati rice, you need half a cup less water than sona masoori. Some trial and error is required.

[@fperk7373]

I tried the basmati rice with the quantity and water measurement given by you. I found the rice to be a bit hard and chewy. Is there any chance to prepare the rice in similar texture like we do over the stove, by straining water

[@2010best10]

How about jasmine white rice how long to cook & how many cups of water, please explain to me thank you

[@shafeenaz10]

Have you tried tilda basmati rice? If yes, how many mins do I cook it?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Same timings

[@aisharya01]

Hi, was the pressure level low or high for basmati rice ?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High

[@hannahshaik2403]

I saw your video and tried cooking rice it's done good but there is a wetness in the bottom of the rice and the second problem is when I kept the instant pot for natural steam release it's not going down even after 20 minutes pls tell me what should I do? PS when I cook rice I didn't use the natural steam release because it didn't work even after 20 minutes so I use venting

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Sometimes it depends on rice so try to adjust the water a bit .If you see water in the bottom try to reduce the water by 1/4th cup. Depending on the quantity the Natural pressure release can take any time from 15-30mins.

[@PriyankaGupta212605]

Hi Sandhya ! How much time should we cook Regular Brown Rice ? Also what should be the ratio of rice n water? Thanks in advance.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Priyanka Gupta for 2 cups of brown rice use 2.5 cups of water. Pressure cook for 25 mins and let the pressure release naturally!

[@sg30008]

Sandhya..pls help..I am struggling to make rice in my IP..it comes out..but not great!! Ur ratio..I find the rice too hard..uncooked..so when i up it to 1:1.5 @ 4 minutes it's too mushy..what am i doing wrong.. Today i am going to try 1:1.25 for 5 minutes. I like more water in my rice..can i do a 1:1.5 then go with just pressing the rice function..will that work..any solutions! Thanx..💕💕🙏 Also when u made ur jeera rice u cooked it for 8 minutes..so what is difference between shorter n longer cook times..?

[@elgajoh]

How much is the quantity of rice one can cook in an instant pot of 8qt?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

I havent tried but i am guessing 8 cups. But not 100% sure.

[@wd4313]

: )Thank you for the video. Do you prefer your basmati race Very firm? Thanks I followed your recipe but add an extra half cup as I made two cups of rice so put in three cups of water for the six minutes high pressure natural release yet the rice was still hard. I'm using the 8 quart version. Basmati rice.

[@Gimpinalong]

2 cups of uncooked rice would need 2 cups of water per her recipe since 1 cup rice is also 1 cup of water. :) I’m making rice tonight mmm 😋

[@wd4313]

@@Gimpinalong I don't get it? : )

[@wd4313]

@@Gimpinalong How was your rice?: )

[@Gimpinalong]

@@wd4313 it was perfect! One cup of uncooked rice with 2 cups of water. If you want 2 cups of uncooked rice then two cups water. Equal parts rice and water. 🙏 :)

[@wd4313]

@@Gimpinalong Thank you 💞

[@ShankariBagavathi]

How about the pressure level for both sona masuri and basmati?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High

[@GeorgeAlexa]

I was hoping that the camera shot would show the front where you press the button. It appears to me that it was NOT on the high pressure. At least that part of the video wasn't clear to me. Did anyone else wonder?

[@geethikakoneru8435]

George Alexa I think since she didnt mention it or change anything while on the video it has to be medium.

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

Thank you I am going to try this. Last time I did 1:1 for 15 minutes in quick release. But it is sticky and stick to the bottom. I don’t mind as I love goey texture. However people say is suppose to be fluffy. So I am trying this out

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Dont worry about what people think. Eat rice whichever way you like 😁

[@athenaenergyshine7616]

Thanks. It it people normally like fluffy. So I need to cook it like that when I serve dinner

[@bashwanth6707]

Hi, thanks for the video.. what was the pressure cooker level for wash type of rice?

[@tomorrowneverpromised1386]

Hello are you cooking this on high setting

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yes

[@susheelagiyengar6528]

Made rice several times in instant pot. Both pressure cook mode n rice mode. But there is always water at the bottom of the vessel. Tge top rice remains uncooked n bottom is soggy. I don't know what is the mistake. Stopped cooking rice in instant pot. Pressure cooker is preferred by me.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Please let the pressure realise naturally and try adding half a cup less water if you see water on the bottom.

[@susheelagiyengar6528]

@@SandhyasKitchen ok. Let me try. I will revert back.

[@rh3308]

Thank you for sharing this technique. Does this work the same with the instant pot duo crisp air fryer?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

No this wont work in an airfryer.

[@ailse491]

What would be the ratio for two cups and the time plz ty

[@marklloydbasilio1038]

Did you just say “is in sealing mode” or “isn’t sealing mode”. Im confused. Im not sure if ill do it on sealing or no. Thanks

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yes needs to be in sealing mode

[@maverikSK]

Hi do you cook at high pressure or low pressure

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High

[@rahmankanifousulameen6091]

For Biriyani, basimati rice, how much water & time needed in instant pot ?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Rahman Kani Fousul Ameen depends on the biryani...pls check out my biryanu videos!

[@lifeinamericaasmom]

Hi . In my instant pot there is rice option . So can I just press the rice button to make basmati rice

[@SandhyasKitchen]

yes. Just remember to let the pressure release naturally.

[@lifeinamericaasmom]

Ok

[@kunalkis1812kk]

Hi, I tried to make Royal basmati rice in my instant pot but it was not fully cooked. I used high pressure cooker level. Do I need to use low? I put it on pressure cooker for 6 mins.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High pressure. Make sure to let the pressure release naturally.

[@SR-um7kd]

Nice video!! How to modify the cook time if the quantity is more than 1cup? Like 3 cups or 4 cups etc?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

It depends on the water to rice ratio. If 1:1 then 3:3

[@ailse491]

So 2 cups of rice to 2 1/2 cups of water? Or for softer grain more water 1/4 cup per 1 cup of rice extra ?

[@aaadddd4602]

If I'm cooking more 1 or 2 cups from a coffee mug how much water would I use then The little cups are not enough for a big family How long would I boil rice for

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Whichever cup you are using, use the same cup for water. For sona masoori, try 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. Let the pressure release naturally.

[@bachichunduryify]

Why 1:1 for బాసుమతి రైస్?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Basmati rice is ultra polished so it doesnt have much fiber. So needs less water to cook.

[@marcusherts9345]

Is it on normal pressure or high pressure?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

High

[@chrisbrown2299]

Hi very well done enjoy watching your videos your husband very lucky man x

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Thanks!

[@PavanVarma369]

How much time is required for 2&3 cups of rice?

[@saraswati8930]

How much time is required for 2 cups of rice .

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Times dont change. Just be sure to release the pressure naturally.

[@sarumathynatarajan275]

Hi Sandhya Do we need to soak the basmati rice? Should set low pressure or high pressure? Also is there any change in timer if we increase the quantity of rice?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

No need to soak. High pressure. Timings dont change.

[@sarumathynatarajan275]

Thank u

[@moveitstime]

Thanks

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Welcome

[@unseeninsomniac2795]

Hi, i just used my nutri cook and the rice option is 13 mins but my rice stuck to the bottom. Was that too much time? Should i adjust it to 4 mins next time?

[@mahjabeenshaikh3340]

How much water.?

[@deepumani7625]

For natural pressure release should I turn off the instant pot or should I keep it on. Because after 4 minutes count down is over it again went to keep warm mode.

[@AubintheDark]

Deepu mani You can turn off warm mode before you start pressurising. That way, it will turn off automatically and not warm the rice.

[@Up0408]

Just a basic question as I am new to cooking and also new to instant pot. How many minutes fir one whistle? For example if someone says keep for 3 whistles, how many minutes should I set it ? Is there a direct formula for the number of whistles in a regular pressure cooker and the corresponding minutes in instant pot? Thanks

[@SandhyasKitchen]

There isnt a direct formula as in the Instant Pot, you can let the pressure release without moving the whistle and timings changes between vegetables and meat.I would say 1 whistle is 5 mins with quick release.

[@Up0408]

@@SandhyasKitchen thank you

[@suseelasadhana6583]

Hi Sandhya garu, I am new to Instant pot, May I know how much water and time I need to set for 1 cup brown rice?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

I prefer 1 cup of brown rice to 1 cup of water. 10 Mins of high pressure cooking and then let the pressure release naturally.For Brown rice, some experimenting is required.

[@suseelasadhana6583]

@@SandhyasKitchen Thanq I have tried combination of brown rice and white rice together, but I have failed always 😐

[@QA08202]

If I cook more cups of rice would the time increase or should I keep same time

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Timings will be same. The instant pot might take a little longer to come to pressure.

[@srkusa]

Has anyone tried the Basmati rice recipe? The person sets it for 6 mins but then says it'll be cooked in 15 mins! So what is it? Setting it for 6 mins or 15 mins?

[@krisa2761]

how many minutes of natural release before we open the lid? thanks!

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Let all of the pressure release naturally. Will take about 15 mins. The float valve will come down

[@praveenthella5653]

Cooking Basmati (Long Grain) Rice has been challenging always.. we use Ghee so that rice doesnt stick together... However , that was simple technique shown to avoid sticking... There it goes nice and perfect rice...😍

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Praveen Thella thanks! Ghee is a good idea too!

[@nahemaibrahim1047]

Was that single polished Sona Masoori?

[@sathyasri4u]

You’re kitchen looks so great 😀 please share your items and organization! Love your videos,keep doing them.

[@SandhyasKitchen]

sathya sri thank you!

[@nomatterinnamebeactive4804]

How many glss of water with out coocker or instant pot

[@AA-xh8ik]

For Basmati Rice - is the 6 minute time period good for say 2 or 3 cups of rice?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yes. Just Make sure to release pressure naturally.

[@maverikSK]

Hi do I still use a 6 minute cook time for 2 cups of rice??

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Yes

[@banupriyavelusamy3109]

We can use instant pot in India which was bought in USA?

[@SandhyasKitchen]

Probably not. Different voltage.

[@jdmnismo7]

Pretty indian women❤🇮🇳❤🇮🇳❤🇮🇳

[@jaquanawilliams6550]

Are you using high pressure or medium pressure???

[@SandhyasKitchen]

jaquana williams high!

[@Thelifeofrush143]

Is this rice hot ? Because for body heat