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Brown Basmati Rice Recipe - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker
Brown Basmati Rice Recipe - Instant Pot Pressure Cooker is made with Brown Basmati Rice and Ghee or Oil.
- Prep
- 2 min
- Cook
- 35 min
- Total
- 37 min
- Original yield
- Serves 2
- Ingredients
- 4 listed
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Recipe categories & planning details
- Meal type
- Sides
- Cuisine
- Indian · Asian · Thai
- Preparation & total time
- Prep: 15 minutes or less · Total: 31–60 minutes
A few quick notes
1. Follow the pressure release
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
2. Prepare the first additions
Set out the ingredients needed for the first cooking step.
Get to know the ingredients
Brown Basmati Rice
In the method: Wash brown rice until the water runs clear.
Ghee or Oil (optional)
In the method: Wash brown rice until the water runs clear.
Salt (optional)
In the method: If using, add the oil and salt.
Let’s make it
Choose your servings, then check things off as you go.
Original recipe: Serves 2. Original quantities shown.
Check ingredients as you prepare them. These checks stay on this page.
Ingredient note
Source: 1 cup Brown Basmati RiceIngredient note
Source: 1 1/4 cup WaterIngredient note
Source: 1 tablespoon Ghee or Oil (optional)Ingredient note
Source: 1/2 teaspoon Salt (optional)
How to make it
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Review ingredients in your pantry before anything is added. Meal plans use your household size; grocery-only additions use the servings selected above.
The last little job
Finish as directed
Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.
A few questions you might have
What should I prepare first?
Set out the instant pot. Start with this step: Wash brown rice until the water runs clear.
Which preparation step should I plan for?
Complete the pressure-release sequence before opening the cooker.
What happens at the end?
Rice is ready to be served with your favorite curry.
How do I plan the ingredient amounts?
This version serves 2. Use the ingredient amounts listed for that yield. If you change the number of portions, check equipment and the full method as well as the shopping quantities.
Additional recipe notes
If you like very soft rice, then increase the amount of water by 1/4 cup. Cooking time remains the same even if you double or half the recipe. This recipe was created in a 6qt Instant Pot DUO60 Multi-use Programmable Pressure Cooker.
Storage & reheating safety
For cooked, perishable leftovers, refrigerate within 2 hours (1 hour above 90°F), using shallow containers for prompt cooling. Keep the refrigerator at 40°F or below, use refrigerated leftovers within 3–4 days, and reheat hot leftovers to 165°F, checked with a food thermometer. Follow any shorter package limit.
These are general safety limits, not a tested storage or freezing recommendation for this particular dish. USDA leftovers guidance · Safe cooking temperatures
Recipe source: pipingpotcurry.com. Ingredient names and quantities may be adapted for the pantry.
Preparation notes follow the recipe shown here.
