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A bowl of fluffy, tender basmati rice.
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How to Cook Basmati Rice

Learn How to Cook Basmati Rice like a pro. In this case, the best method is also the easiest, and you'll learn how to get fluffy, tender rice that is flavorful but not sticky, every single time.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings (1 cup each)
Calories 169kcal
Author Meggan Hill

Ingredients

For the rice:

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, add water and rice. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 12 minutes (do not peak). Remove from heat and let sit for 10 minutes. Fluff with a wooden spoon or rubber spatula.

Notes

  1. Yield: This recipe makes about 4 cups of cooked rice. Many recipes say the yield will be 3 cups, but when I cooked it and measured the yield, it was 4 cups.
  2. Storage: Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 cup | Calories: 169kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 7mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.1g | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 0.4mg