Perfectly cooked basmati rice grains should be long, separate and intensely aromatic. It is easy to get the right results if you use the correct techniques.
We will cover three ways of making great basmati rice: in the saucepan, in an Instant Pot, and in the microwave. You will also learn how to make rice with the soak, rinse, and no-soak methods.
No soak: Bring 1 cup of rice and 2 cups water to a boil. Cover and cook over lowest heat setting for 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes after cooking.Rinse: Rinse rice in colander. Bring to a boil with 1 3/4 cups water. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Let stand 15 minutes after cooking.Soak: Soak rice for 30 minutes. Rinse in colander. Bring to a boil with ¼ths cup water, cover and cook 8 minutes. Let the rice stand 15 minutes.
Place the unrinsed basmati rice in the IP liner or in a separate IP-safe container with 1 1/4 cups water. Pressure cook for 8 minutes, then wait for 10 minutes for the pressure to release naturally or force-release. Fluff grains with fork before serving.
Place a cup of unrinsed rice in a microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups water. Microwave on high for 12 minutes. Let the rice stand 10 minutes in the microwave, then fluff the rice gently with a fork before serving.