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Instant Pot Sona Masoori Rice

How to cook Sona Masoori Brown rice perfectly every time in the Instant Pot?
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Pressure Release Time25 minutes
Course: Main Course, Mains
Cuisine: Indian, International
Servings: 2 people

Equipment

  • Instant Pot 6 qt

Ingredients

For Instant Pot Brown Sona Masoori Rice using pot in pot method

  • 1 cup brown Sona Masoori rice
  • 1.5 cups water
  • 1/4 to 1/2 tsp Oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste

For Instant Pot Brown Sona Masoori Rice in the inner pot directly

  • 1 cup brown Sona Masoori rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste

For pressure cooker brown Sona Masoori rice

  • 1 cup brown Sona Masoori rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp Salt or to taste

Instructions

How to cook Sona Masoori rice in Instant Pot?

    Pot in pot method

    • Place the rice in a colander.
    • Wash this until water runs clear.
    • Transfer the washed rice to an Instant Pot compatible tall, deep pot.
    • To the washed rice, add water, salt and ghee or oil.
    • Now, add 2 cups water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
    • Place a tall trivet over this.
    • Now, keep the rice pot over the tall trivet.

    Sona masoori rice water ratio

    • If you are cooking the rice in Instant pot, then you need 1.5 cups of water for every 1 cup of rice.
    • Make sure you use the same measuring cup to measure both rice and water.

    Cooking time and mode

    • Ensure that the sealing ring is fitted correctly inside the lid.
    • Now, close the Instant pot and turn the valve to sealing.
    • Switch on your IP.
    • Press PRESSURE COOK – HIGH PRESSURE and set the timer to 20 MINS.
    • Allow the cooking cycle to complete fully.
    • Now, wait for the pressure to release naturally.
    • It takes roughly 25 mins for natural pressure release.
    • Once the pressure has released naturally,open the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork.

    Cooking brown rice directly in inner pot

    • Wash the rice in a colander until water runs clear.
    • Now, transfer the washed rice to the inner pot.
    • For every 1 cup of brown Sona Masoori rice, you need 2 cups water if you are cooking the rice directly in the inner pot. Combine the rice water, salt and oil in the inner pot.
    • Mix once.
    • Once you have added the water, place the inner pot in the Instant Pot.
    • Ensure that the sealing ring is fitted correctly into the lid.
    • Close the IP with the lid and turn valve to SEALING.
    • Now, switch on the Instant pot.
    • Set the IP to PRESSURE COOK MODE- HIGH PRESSURE- 20 MINS.
    • Wait for the pressure to release naturally.
    • When pressure releases fully, open the lid and fluff the rice gently with a fork.

    How to cook Sona Masoori Brown rice in pressure cooker?

    • Place the rice in a colander.
    • Wash this until water runs clear.
    • Transfer the washed rice to an tall, deep pot.
    • To the washed rice, add water, salt and oil. Mix once.
    • Now, to a deep pressure cooker, add 2 cups water.
    • Place the rice pot in the cooker.
    • Ensure that the gasket is fitted properly into the lid of the cooker.
    • Close the cooker.
    • Insert the weight.
    • Pressure cook the rice on medium flame for 3 whistles.
    • After 3 whistles, reduce the flame to the lowest. Cook for 5 more mins.
    • During this 5 mins, there may or may not be more whistles.
    • It does not matter. Just use a timer to keep an eye on the time.
    • After 5 mins, switch off the flame and wait for the pressure to release naturally.
    • When the pressure has released, open the lid and fluff the cooked rice with a fork.
    • Serve hot.

    How to cook white Sona Masoori rice in Instant Pot?

    • For every 1 cup regular polished white Sona Masoori, you will need 2 cups water.Follow the pot in pot method and cook the rice using the RICE PRESET MODE. Wait for the pressure to release naturally.
    • If your rice is old crop, you may need 2.5 cups water for every 1 cup water.

    Notes

    Instant pot cooking time and mode may vary depending upon the geographical location. 
    The cooking time may also vary if other varieties of brown rice like brown jasmine rice or brown basmati rice is used. This post is a step by step guide to cook Sona Masoori brown rice or other medium grain brown rice varieties only.

    For Instant Pot & Air Fryer Recipes

    Instant Pot timings may vary based on your geographic location. Air fryer settings and timings may vary based on the capacity and the model of the Air fryer.

    Disclaimer

    Nutrition values are provided here as a courtesy and are only a rough guide. Please consult a health care provider if you have any concerns.

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