A detailed step by step post how to cook easy and perfect Sona masoori rice recipe every time using the instant pot pressure cooker.

Recipe Snapshot

  • Prep time: 2 minutes
  • Cook time: 10 minutes
  • Total time: 12 minutes
  • Yield: 4
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sona masoori rice
  • 2 cups water

Method

  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.

Main Pot Method:

  1. Add the rinsed sona masuri rice, water, and salt (optional) to the Instant Pot steel insert. Give a quick stir.
  2. 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.
  3. When the instant pot beeps, allow the pressure to release naturally for 10 minutes, then release any remaining pressure before removing the lid.
  4. Open the lid and use a fork or ladle, to fluff up the rice. Serve hot with curry, or lentils of your choice.

Pot in Pot Method:

  1. Add the rinsed rice and water in a stainless steel bowl.
  2. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the rice bowl over the trivet in the Instant Pot.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

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

Kiyaan Singh’s Kitchen Note

Keep this recipe as a working base: cook once as written, then adjust spice, texture, and serving style for your own table.