How to Cook Sona Masoori Rice

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With just water and a set-and-forget approach, you can achieve consistently soft and fluffy rice with ease. Whether you prefer using an Instant Pot or a stovetop, this guide will walk you through step-by-step instructions to ensure your Sona Masoori rice is cooked to perfection.

Prep Time5

Cook Time5

Total Time10

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Indian

Diet: Diabetic, Gluten Free, Hindu, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings: cups of cooked rice

Calories: 169kcal

Author: Shilpa Kerur

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

1 cup sona masoori rice
2-2½ cups water depending on the method - see instructions

Instructions

Wash the rice:

Take the rice in a bowl and add water. Rub and wash the rice thoroughly.
Drain all the water.

Main Pot Method:

Transfer the washed rice to the inner pot of the Instant Pot.
Add 2 cups of water and give it a good mix.
Secure the Instant Pot lid and set it to pressure cook mode for 5 minutes.
Do a natural release of pressure.
Mix gently and serve.

Pot-in-Pot Method:

Add one cup of water to the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place a trivet on top.
Place the washed rice in a bowl that fits the inner pot of the Instant Pot. Place it on the trivet.
Add 2 cups of water and give it a good mix.
Set the Instant Pot to pressure cook mode for 8 minutes.
Do a natural release of pressure.
Mix gently and serve.

Stovetop Method:

Place the washed rice in a thick bottom pan.
Add 2½ cups of water and give it a good mix.
Place it on high heat and bring it to a boil.
Once it comes to a rolling boil, reduce the heat to the lowest setting.
Cover with a tight-fitting lid. Let it simmer on low heat for 15-17 minutes, or until the water is fully absorbed.
Turn off the heat and let it sit for another 10 minutes.
Mix gently and serve.

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Notes

Rinse the uncooked rice well to remove any dirt. Rinse 2-3 times until the water runs clear.

Use filtered water for cooking the rice where possible.

The rice-to-water ratio depends on the cooking method. For every cup of uncooked rice, we need 2 cups of water if we make it in an Instant Pot and 2.5 cups of water if we make it on a stovetop.

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