• Wash rice nicely 2-3 times or till the water is clear.
• Keep it soaked in water for about 15 mins.
• Prepare the veggies(onions, jalapeno, bell peppers, garlic, cilantro).

Cook Mexican Rice in Instant Pot

• To start, plug in the IP and switch on the SAUTE MODE for 5 mins.
• When the display shows HOT, add oil and the add finely onions and chopped garlic. Saute for a few seconds till the raw smell of garlic and onion goes away.
• Then add rice(drain water completely) and saute till it starts to give fragrance or starts to turn translucent.
• Add little water and deglaze the base of inner pot if rice sticks to it.
• Then add chopped bell peppers, corn kernels, spices(cumin powder, red chilli powder/paprika), mexican seasoning and salt.
• Cancel the SAUTE Mode
• Add tomato salsa and tomato puree(or canned tomatoes whichever you are using), then add water till the level of rice. For 1 cup of rice add 1 cup water or a little more less depending on the quality of rice you are using.
• Do not stir the rice after adding water/stock and salsa+tomatoes(puree).
• Seal the lid of IP and set the mode to PRESSURE COOK for 5 mins.
• Once the timer shows the finish time, do not release the pressure, let it go off naturally.
• Take off the lid and lightly fluff the rice.
• Add chopped cilantro leaves and cover the pot with any other lid for 2-3 mins. Let the flavours of cilantro infuse.
• Serve hot.

Cook Mexican Rice in Indian Pressure Cooker

• Keep pressure cooker on low flame, add oil.
• Add finely chopped onions and garlic, and saute till the raw smell goes away.
• Add rice and then saute for 1-2 mins.
• Next add veggies and all the spices and seasonings.
• Mix well.
• Add water/stock and then add salsa, tomato puree.
• Close the lid and cook rice for 2-3 whistles in low medium heat.
• Let it stand for few minutes till the pressure goes away.
• Fluff the rice lightly, add chopped cilantro and cover the cooker for 1-2 mins.
• Serve hot.