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Perfect basmati rice, How to cook basmati rice

February 19, 2021 by Sharmilee J Leave a Comment

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How to cook basmati rice – perfectly cooked basmati rice in 2 ways open pot method and pressure cooker method.cook basmati rice

How to cook basmati rice perfectly with step by step pictures and video. Generally, I cook basmati rice often for using it for fried rice, pulao etc. I love plain basmati rice with dal and a subji especially kadai paneer or any spicy vegetable its such a comfort food for me.

Both mittu and gugu love basmati rice especially fried rice.

Methods of cooking basmati rice:

  • Open pot method: Here rice is cooked with ample amount of water. You need not worry about the water measure as drain the excess after after rice is cooked.  If you don’t want to discard water and cook in absortion method, then use 1(rice):2(water) ratio. Soaking prior helps in cooking faster and getting soft rice.
  • Pressure cooker method : This is the method I prefer most of the time, as its easy. But its needed to soak priorly in this method the ratio of rice:water is very important to get perfect fluffy rice. I always use 1:2 ratio as I don’t prefer aldente rice with kids around.

I have tried both the methods and both yields good results ie fluffy basmati rice. Cook rice until it is soft and fluffy. If you don’t want to stand and keep checking for rice doneness then pressure cooker method is best when compared to open pot method.

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Perfect basmati rice, How to cook basmati rice

How to cook basmati rice - perfectly cooked basmati rice in 2 ways open pot method and pressure cooker method.
Prep Time5 mins
Cook Time15 mins
Total Time20 mins
Servings3
AuthorSharmilee J

Ingredients

Open pot method:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 5 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • salt to taste

Pressure cooker method:

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

Open pot method:

  • To begin with first measure rice. Level it and measure.
  • Add the measured rice to a mixing bowl, add water to it.
  • First soak in water for 20-30 mins. Set aside.
  • Rinse well atleast twice. Rinsing helps in removing starch resulting in nonsticky rice hence rinse well.
  • Drain water and set aside.
  • After that , boil water, add required salt and 1/2 tsp oil.
  • Add drained rice, give a quick mix and let it cook.
  • After 5 mins mash the rice and check. It will have a bite texture and the rice will break so need to cook further.
  • So cook for few more mins.
  • At 8 mins : check by pressing the rice is easily mashable but not mushy. Keep checking otherwise rice would become mushy.
  • Switch off.
  • Immediately add the rice with water to a strainer. Let water strain.
  • Keep covered for 15 mins. Let water drain completely. Discard starch water collected.
  • Finally fluff it gently. Perfectly cooked fluffy basmati rice ready.

Pressure cooker method:

  • Add the measured rice to a mixing bowl, add water to it.
  • Soak in water for 20-30 mins. Set aside.
  • Rinse well atleast twice. Rinsing helps in removing starch resulting in nonsticky rice hence rinse well until water is clear.
  • Subsequently, drain water and set aside.
  • Place the stand inside the pressure cooker, add 1.5 cups of water.
  • Then, place the vessel, add the soaked and drained rice. Add 2 cups of water to it.
  • After that, close with lid
  • Close, put the whistle.Switch on the flame.
  • Cook in low medium flame for 2-3 whistles. Subsequently, let pressure release by itself.
  • Then open. Remove the vessel.
  • Fluff gently.
  • Spread it on a plate. Finally fluff it gently. Perfectly cooked fluffy basmati rice ready.
  • Now its ready to use for any fried rice, pulao or can be had as such too.

Notes

  • After cooking rice, you can drizzle oil in rice to get more nonsticky rice.
  • For pressure cooker method : You can add 1.5 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles.
    But the rice will be a bit aldente so I always prefer to add 2 cups of water.
    Likewise, you can pair this rice with dal and veggie or can use this rice for pulao or fried rice.
  • The brand of rice together with its ageing matters for the water required. I always use India Gate Super which I feel is long and tastes good too. The other brands I've tried so far are namely Kohinoor, Double deer, Lal quila etc.
  • You can either discard drained starch water or can use it for seasoning vessels or hair wash etc.
    You can even drink it as such as it has a lot of health benefits.
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How to cook basmati rice video

How to cook basmati rice perfectly:

Open pot method:

1.To begin with first measure rice. Level it and measure.cook basmati rice measure rice

2.Add the measured rice to a mixing bowl, add water to it.3.First soak in water for 20-30 mins. Set aside.add rice to mixing bowl

4.Rinse well atleast twice. Rinsing helps in removing starch resulting in nonsticky rice hence rinse well. rinse well atleast
5.Drain water and set aside.drain water6.After that , boil water, add required salt and 1/2 tsp oil.boil water

7.Add drained rice, give a quick mix and let it cook.add drained rice

8.After 5 mins mash the rice and check. It will have a bite texture and the rice will break so need to cook further.cook basmati rice check

9.So cook for few more mins.cook further

10.At 8 mins : check by pressing the rice is easily mashable but not mushy. Keep checking otherwise rice would become mushy.check doneness

11.Switch off.

switch off

12.Immediately add the rice with water to a strainer. Let water strain.dtrain

13.Keep covered for 15 mins. Let water drain completely. Discard starch water collected.set aside

14.Finally fluff it gently. Perfectly cooked fluffy basmati rice ready.fluff gently

Pressure cooker method:

1.Add the measured rice to a mixing bowl, add water to it.2.Soak in water for 20-30 mins. Set aside.cook basmati rice add rice to mixing bowl

3.Rinse well atleast twice. Rinsing helps in removing starch resulting in nonsticky rice hence rinse well until water is clear.
4. Subsequently, drain water and set aside.cook basmati ricerinse well

5.Place the stand inside the pressure cooker, add 1.5 cups of water.
cook basmati rice stand to pressure cooker

6.Then, place the vessel, add the soaked and drained rice. Add 2 cups of water to it.place vessel

7. After that, close with lidcook basmati rice close lid

8.Close, put the whistle.Switch on the flame.cook basmati rice put whistle

9.Cook in low medium flame for 2-3 whistles. Subsequently, let pressure release by itself.
cook in low medium

10.Then open. Remove the vessel.open

11.Fluff gently.fluff gently

12.Spread it on a plate. Finally fluff it gently. Perfectly cooked fluffy basmati rice ready.cook basmati rice spread on a plate

Now its ready to use for any fried rice, pulao or can be had as such too.

cook basmati rice

My tips to cook basmati rice perfectly:

  • After cooking rice, you can drizzle oil in rice to get more non-sticky rice.
  • For pressure cooker method : You can add 1.5 cups of water and pressure cook for 3 whistles. ut the rice will be a bit aldente so I always prefer to add 2 cups of water.
  • Likewise, you can pair this rice with dal and veggie or can use this rice for pulao or fried rice.
  • The brand of rice together with its ageing matters for the water required. I always use India Gate Super which I feel is long and tastes good too. The other brands I’ve tried so far are namely Kohinoor, Double deer, Lal quila etc.
  • You can either discard drained starch water or can use it for seasoning vessels or hair wash etc. You can even drink it as such as it has a lot of health benefits.

cook basmati rice

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