Instant Pot Masala Rice Recipe that pairs well with tandoori chicken or lamb chops!
Looking for an easy flavorful rice dish that requires little effort? Then give this "dump and go" family-friendly Indian Masala Rice recipe a try! Pantry essential ingredients are cooked in an Instant Pot for a fragrant side dish.
A quick side that goes well with practically anything. Make it for dinner, a large gathering, or meal prep for the week.
I like to make it with a big batch of my World's Easiest and Best Butter Chicken Masala
Masala Rice
Ingredients
- Basmati Rice
- Garam Masala
- Slivered Almonds
- Broth or bouillon
- Garlic
- Cumin Powder
- Salt
- Raisins
- Fresh Dill (optional)
- Onion
see recipe card for measurements
Instructions
Put all of the ingredients in an Instant Pot, set it, and forget it. That's it, for this Indian Masala Rice Recipe.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
- Cutting Board and Knife
- Fork for fluff and mixing
Substitutions
- Basmati Rice- feel free to use quinoa. No additional changes are required just a 1:1 substitution.
- Broth- Use bouillon cube + water
- Spice- remove any spice to make this recipe more kid friendly
Storage
Refrigerate for a few days after cooking. This recipe works well for meal prepping or planning ahead for parties.
Top Tips
- Add the measured amount of oil for loose al-dente grains of rice
- Fluff after it is finished cooking
📖 Recipe
Really Easy Instant Pot Masala Rice
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice, washed and drained (you can also mix quinoa)
- 1¼ cup broth of choice
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, grated
- 1 tablespoon oil
- ¼ teaspoon cumin powder
- 2 tablespoon slivered almonds (optional)
- 2 tablespoon raisins (optional)
- 1 teaspoon chopped, fresh dill for garnishing (optional)
- ¼ cup yellow onion, chopped
- pinch garam masala
- salt (amount based on broth type)
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients in an Instant Pot.
- Close the lid and set the vent to sealing so that no air will release during the cooking process.
- Set Instant Pot to manual, 4 minutes, and high pressure.
- Let the Instant Pot release pressure naturally. Once the valve drops, open the lid and fluff the rice with a fork. The texture of the rice should have a bite to it versus "mushy".
- Garnish with chopped fresh dill (optional)
- ENJOY!
Notes
FAQ
Lamb Chops, Grilled Chicken, Paneer Tikka, etc.
In an Instant Pot anywhere from 4-6 minutes with 1:1 water to rice ratio.
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