Basmati Rice is a pure, fluffy, aromatic rice. When cooked correctly each grain is light and tender, but when cooked incorrectly it can take on a clumpy, gummy consistency. Follow these steps to perfect basmati rice every time with or without a rice cooker.
Why Basmati?
Compare: Basmati rice has a lower glycemic index compared to other white rices. What does this mean? It means you digest it slower keeping you feeling full longer without causing a quick rise in your blood sugar making this rice a better choice for those looking to lose weight.
Calories: Basmati rice has less calories + carbohydrates than brown rice 
Taste: Basmati has a perfect long, thin texture for accompanying a variety of dishes and can absorb the flavors well.
The word βbasmatiβ translates to βfragrantβ in Hindi. When cooking basmati rice, it releases a beautiful, fragrant, recognizable scent in your home making everyone hungry!
Taraβs tips for Perfect Basmati Rice Recipe Success:
- Rinse the rice until clear
- Soak the rice for 30 minutes. *Try not to cut this step out β¦ it completely changes the outcome
- Add a pinch of salt while cooking
- Invest in a rice cooker if possible. A rice cooker goes on my list of totally-worth-it-kitchen-gadgets!
Perfect Basmati Rice
Perfect Basmati Rice every time! No fail recipe! The key is to rinse until clear, soak, and add a hint of salt.
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 2 cups water
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
- Step 1 Rinse rice in a bowl of cold water by filling the bowl with water and draining, repeat 10 times, discard water used for rinsing.
- Step 2 Soak rice in cold water for 30 minutes
- Step 3 Drain the water used for soaking
- Step 4 Add rice, water, and salt to pot or rice cooker
- Step 5 If using a stove-top pot: Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat in an uncovered pot. Once boiling, reduce heat to low and boil with lid on for 15 minutes, remove lid, give it a gentle stir, continue to boil off any excess water with the lid off. Fluff with a fork and enjoy!
- Step 6 If using a rice cooker: Place all ingredients in rice cooker and follow individual potβs instructions. Cook time is approximately 20 minutes depending on your rice cooker.
- Step 7 Eat immediately, or store in a covered container in refrigerator for up to 3 days.
What To Eat With Your Perfect Basmati Rice?
How about chana masala, or vegetable korma, easy vegetable curry, or the MVF favorite batata poha!
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