How To Cook Basmati Rice At Home

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Cooking basmati rice at home is an essential skill everyone should know. Cook perfect and nutritious rice at home on the stove, consistently with this simple to follow guide!

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Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 20

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Asian, Indian

Servings 2 cups cooked basmati rice

Calories 340 kcal

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
1 ⅔ cups of water or broth

Instructions

Boil water or broth on the stove.
Rinse the basmati rice under running water to remove excess starch. Let drain.
Add the rinsed rice to the boiling pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Stir once, then cover with a tight fitting lid.
Turn the heat down further to 'low', and let the basmati rice cook for 15 minutes.
Remove the rice from the stove, and let sit for 3 to 4 minutes to steam.
Remove the lid and fluff the rice with a fork.
Serve immediately.

Notes

If cooking basmati rice with broth, note that if the broth or stock is very gelatinous, the rice will naturally become more sticky after cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 340kcal

Nutrition info is auto-generated. This information is an estimate; if you are on a special diet, please use your own calculations.

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