Instant Pot Brown Rice (Indian Sona Masoori) | How to Make Brown Rice in Instant Pot (+ Pot in Pot)

brown rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: white rice

Quinoa is a healthier whole grain option, while white rice is often less expensive.

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💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

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Welcome to the channel and introduction to making brown rice in the Instant Pot.

Mention that soaking brown rice is ideal but not necessary when using the Instant Pot.

For larger quantities (over 1.5 cups), cook directly in the main inner pot.

Add 2 cups of washed and drained brown sona masoori rice to the Instant Pot.

Pour in 4 cups of water (1:2 ratio).

Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure it is sealed.

Pressure cook on high for 22 minutes.

Wait for the float valve to come down on its own to indicate the rice is ready.

For smaller quantities (under 1.5 cups), use the pot in pot method.

Pour 1 cup of water into the main inner pot of the Instant Pot.

Place a steel trivet in the main pot.

In a small steel bowl, add 1 cup of washed and drained brown rice and 2 cups of water (1:2 ratio).

Place the steel bowl on the trivet in the main pot.

Close the Instant Pot lid and ensure it is sealed.

Pressure cook on high for 25 minutes.

Wait for the float valve to come down on its own to indicate the rice is ready.

Note that cooked brown rice does not retain grain shape like white rice.

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