Do you know how to cook Basmati rice? If not, that is not a problem, we have got you covered. If yes, you still need the additional knowledge found here. This discourse is all you need to explore.

How to cook basmati rice so it is light and fluffy – no need to rinse the rice or drain giant pots of boiling water. Just use a rice-to-water ratio of 1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water and a simple method called the absorption method.

That is not all, the real details are embedded below. Continue reading…

How to Cook Basmati Rice

The highest mistake most people make which results in gluey rice is using the wrong rice-to-water ratio.

The correct rice-to-water ratio is 1: 1.5 (1 cup of rice to 1.5 cups of water).

Some people use 1 3/4 cups of water or even 2 cups of water, and they rinse the rice which makes it waterlogged and makes the mushy rice problem even worse.

This method I’m sharing today is simple, fuss-free, and yields fluffy basmati rice every time. No rinsing rice. No fussing with draining rice from big pots of boiling water.

How to Make Basmati Rice

1. Put water and rice in a saucepan;

2. Bring to simmer on medium-high without the lid;

3. When the whole surface is bubbly and foamy, place the lid on, turn it down to medium-low, and cook for 12 minutes;

4. Remove from stove and rest for 10 minutes;

5. Fluff; then

6. Serve!

Cooking Instruction

• Put rice and water in a medium-sized saucepan over medium-high heat, with no lid.

• Bring to a simmer – the edges should be bubbling, the middle should be rippling, and the surface will be foaming.

• Place a tight-fitting lid on, then turn the heat down to medium-low (low for strong stoves).

• Cook for 12 minutes.

• Tilt the saucepan, then take a quick peek to ensure all water is absorbed – be super quick, then clamp the lid back on.

• Remove from heat, leave for five to 10 minutes with the lid on, then fluff with a fork and marvel at fluffy rice!

• Note – Large batches will take slightly longer – about 13 minutes for two cups, about 15 minutes for four cups (use a pot).

Cooking Basmati rice is indeed a very simple task, and with the above instructions, you will not have a problem trying it on your own.