Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice

Ingrédients

• 1 cup sona masoori rice
• 2 cups water

Préparation

1. 1

   Firstly, rinse the rice 2-3 times until the water runs clear (removes extra starch), and drain the remaining water.Note: This is a no-soak method, and my rice always turns out soft, fluffy, and separated.

2. 2

   --- Main Pot Method: ---

3. 3

   Add the rinsed sona masuri rice, water, and salt (optional) to the Instant Pot steel insert. Give a quick stir.

4. 4

   Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.

5. 5

   When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

6. 6

   Open the lid and use a fork or ladle, to fluff up the rice. Serve hot with curry, or lentils of your choice.

7. 7

   --- Pot in Pot Method: ---

8. 8

   Add the rinsed rice and water in a stainless steel bowl.

9. 9

   Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the rice bowl over the trivet in the Instant Pot.

10. 10

    Close the lid securely, and turn the vent to "SEALING". Select the PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL (High Pressure) setting and set the cooking time to 5 minutes.When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.

11. 11

    Open the lid and use a fork or ladle, to fluff up the rice. Serve hot with curry, or lentils of your choice.

12. 12

    --- Brown Sona Masoori Rice: ---

13. 13

    Follow the same steps as above and Pressure Cook on HIGH for 22 minutes.