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How to Cook Basmati Rice Recipe
Yield:
3
cups cooked rice
Prep Time:
5
minutes
mins
Cook Time:
12
minutes
mins
Total Time:
17
minutes
mins
Learn how to cook basmati rice on the stove. It is a very easy recipe and this method produces perfect basmati rice every time.
Ingredients
1
cup
basmati rice
,
preferably
Indian basmati rice
1 ½
cups
cold water
Instructions
Add the rice and cold water to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.
1 cup basmati rice,
1 ½ cups cold water
Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes.
Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.
Serving:
1
serving = ¾ cup
,
Calories:
169
kcal
,
Carbohydrates:
37
g
,
Protein:
3
g
,
Fat:
1
g
,
Saturated Fat:
1
g
,
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
,
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
,
Sodium:
7
mg
,
Potassium:
53
mg
,
Fiber:
1
g
,
Sugar:
1
g
,
Calcium:
16
mg
,
Iron:
1
mg