How To Cook Basmati Rice Perfectly
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How to cook basmati rice perfectly. How to cook basmati rice tips heavy tight fitting lid loose or lightweight lid results in loss of water when it overflows as well as steam. A steaming fluffy pile of perfect basmati rice stirs the imagination and conjures faraway places. In a medium pot bring the water butter salt and rice to a boil.
If the rice is still too firm add a few more tablespoons of water and continue cooking for a few minutes more. Leave the rice to cook for 10 minutes until the grains have turned bright white and absorbed all the water. Put the pot on high heat with the lid off.
Soak the rice with plenty of water for 30 minutes. Cover the pot with a tight fitting lid then turn the heat down to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes until all of the water is absorbed and the rice is tender. Bring the pot to a boil.
For 3 cups or more use a pot. Right pot size use a medium saucepan as pictured in video for up to 2 cups of rice. Basmati is an integral part of indian cuisine.
Perfectly cooked rice grains are like brothers close yet separate and definitely not stuck together. The word basmati literally means fragrant in hindi the most prominent language in india where approximately 70 of the world s basmati rice is grown. Once it starts to boil reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
You can do this in a separate bowl or the pot you are going to cook the rice in. The perfect rice is soft and fluffy with each grain perfectly separate. For perfect basmati rice you need 1 cup of basmati 1 cups cold water.