4. Clean and wash basmati rice. How much water do I need for 2 cups of basmati rice? Drain and keep the rice aside. Let pressure be released from cooker … Mix well. Take proper proportion of water to rice ratio.Chicken will also lose some water, that also should be considered while adding water. You can use any type of rice, basmati rice is preferred for good results. Once the pressure cools down ,serve the biryani hot. The correct rice to water ratio is 1 : 1.5 (1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water ). NOTE: Maintain a minimum of 1:3 ratio of rice to water … Next add washed and drained rice, chopped cilantro and mint leaves. Mix well. 3. Close the pressure cooker with its lid and cook for 1 whistle (if you are using a high quality basmati rice… Most people use 1 3/4 cups of water or even 2 cups of water , AND they rinse the rice which makes it waterlogged and makes the mushy rice … Add 2 1/4 cup hot water( in which enough salt is added) and 1 tsp ghee. Soak rice with enough water for a minimum 30 minutes. Heat water (a minimum of 1:3 ratio of rice to water respectively) in a heavy bottomed pan/vessel over high heat and bring it to a boil.