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 teaspoon 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.

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.