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Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice

A detailed step by step post how to cook easy and perfect Sona masoori rice recipe every time using the instant pot pressure cooker.
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Keyword instant pot sona masoori rice, pressure cooker rice
Diet Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Method Instant Pot/Pressure Cooker
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 168kcal
Author Bhavana Patil

Equipment

Ingredients

Measuring cup used 1 cup = 250ml

Instructions

  • 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.

Main Pot Method:

  • Add the rinsed sona masuri rice, water, and salt (optional) to the Instant Pot steel insert. Give a quick stir.
    step to add rinsed rice with water collage
  • 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.
    perfectly cooked rice with a wooden spoon
  • Open the lid and use a fork or ladle, to fluff up the rice. Serve hot with curry, or lentils of your choice.
    hot steamed sona masuri rice in a wooden laddle

Pot in Pot Method:

  • Add the rinsed rice and water in a stainless steel bowl.
  • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the rice bowl over the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  • 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.
  • Open the lid and use a fork or ladle, to fluff up the rice. Serve hot with curry, or lentils of your choice.

Brown Sona Masoori Rice:

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

Notes

I have prepared this dish in my electric pressure cooker, Instant Pot DUO60 6 QT.
  • Rice to water ratio: this is very important for cooking any kind of rice. For soft, fluffy, nonsticky sona masuri rice, I use 2 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. For curd (yogurt) rice, I use 2.5-3 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. For fried rice, you can use 1 ¾ cups of water for 1 cup of rice.
  • The water and cooking time also depends on the variety, age of the rice, and altitude of the location.
 
Note: Nutrition values are my best estimates. If you rely on them for your diet, use your preferred nutrition calculator.

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 9mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg