15 Instant Pot Rice Recipes

Presenting the ultimate collection of Instant Pot rice recipes! Here you will find everything from steamed rice to multi-cuisine classics that make for great side dishes, main course, and even dessert!

Rice is such an important part of the meal around the world, and it makes for one of the most popular comfort foods. Whether it's Indian Jeera Rice, or the fragrant middle-eastern Saffron Rice, or the zesty Mexican Rice, they all play a significant role in completing a meal.

When Instant Pot launched their multi-cookers a few years ago, it really expanded the variety of rice dishes you could make in the pressure cooker. The best thing about cooking rice in the Instant Pot is that it is hands-off! It's a set-it-forget-it way of getting soft, fluffy rice every single time.

To learn more about benefits of cooking rice in the Instant Pot, nutritional information, and the different ways of making rice, do check out this comprehensive post on Instant Pot Rice.

Easy Side Dishes & Entrees

In this collection, I included everything from steamed rice to fancier sides like lemon rice, spinach rice and more. You will also find recipes for entrees like chicken biryani, where rice takes center stage. And any rice collection would be incomplete without the comforting rice pudding!

Whatever you make from this collection, you will love the ease of cooking resulting in tender rice with delicious flavors. Be sure to bookmark this collection so you don't miss out on future additions.

Alright, let's make some easy Instant Pot rice recipes!

Instant Pot Basmati Rice

Failproof recipe for Instant Pot Basmati Rice that results in soft and fluffy grains every time. Quick, easy and ready in 30 minutes!

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Instant Pot Brown Rice (Basmati & Jasmine)

Learn how to perfect Instant Pot Brown Rice in this simple, informative guide that teaches you how to make soft and fluffy long-grain brown rice every time.

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Saffron Rice

Saffron Rice Pilaf, or Pulao, is aromatic and nutty basmati rice simmered in a floral and fragrant saffron infused broth prepared in one of four ways.

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Restaurant-Style Mexican Rice

Easy instant pot recipe for restaurant-style Mexican Rice. It's a great accompaniment to tacos, burritos, and other Mexican-style dishes.

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Coconut Rice

Easy 30-minute recipe for Instant Pot Coconut Rice that elevates a simple side dish to a creamy and rich delight. Stovetop recipe included.

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Spinach rice in Instant Pot | Spanakorizo

Aromatic basmati rice cooked with a boat load of spinach! Here's an easy pressure cooker and stovetop recipe for flavorful Spinach Rice, a healthy vegan and gluten-free side-dish, that compliments any meal!

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Lemon Rice (Indian)- Instant Pot / Stove

Fluffy grains of aromatic Basmati rice flavored with mustard seeds, curry leaves and fresh lemon juice. Here's an easy 30-minute Instant Pot and stovetop recipe for this flavorful vegan and gluten-free side dish, Lemon Rice.

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Jeera Rice / Cumin Rice

Easy Instant pot recipe for Jeera rice or Cumin rice, a popular Indian side dish in which nutty basmati rice is cooked with aromatic, earthy cumin seeds.

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Egg Biryani

Easy one-pot Egg Biryani recipe featuring boiled eggs and basmati rice flavored with a unique blend of warm spices, caramelized onions, fresh herbs, and saffron.

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Easy Instant Pot Vegetable Biryani Recipe

An easy Instant Pot recipe for Vegetable Biryani, a classic Indian dish made with assorted vegetables & basmati rice, flavored with herbs, spices & saffron.

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Achari Paneer Biryani

This Achari Paneer Biryani features nutty basmati rice cooked with paneer and seasoned with tangy Indian pickling spices ready in 30 minutes in the Instant Pot.

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Chana Masala Biryani (Indian Chickpeas Rice)

Easy Instant pot recipe for Chana Masala Biryani, a hearty, Indian flavored chickpeas rice dish, that's vegan & gluten-free too!

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Instant Pot Chicken Biryani

This Instant Pot Chicken Biryani is a simplified, one-pot Indian meal, with tender chicken and fluffy basmati rice steam cooked with aromatic spices, caramelized onion and saffron.

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Lamb Biryani

Easy one-pot recipe for Lamb Biryani, an aromatic meat and rice dish from the Indian subcontinent, in which marinated lamb is cooked with basmati rice, fresh herbs & fried onions.

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Easy Kheer (Rice Pudding) Recipe

This creamy Indian rice pudding, Kheer, transforms rice, milk and sugar into a delicious, comforting treat infused with aromatic cardamom.

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I hope you enjoyed this Instant Pot rice recipes collection. If you have any questions, or want to see your favorite rice recipe here, simply comment below and let me know! Happy Cooking!

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