How to Make Indian Basmati Rice
Say goodbye to broken grains and that gluey consistency with a few key tricks to making the perfect fluffy long grain Indian basmati rice!
Ingredients
- 3 cups long-grain basmati rice
- 6 cups cold water
- 3 drops lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
1. Soak and Rinse the Rice
- Add basmati rice to a mixing bowl, cover it with water and add 3 drops of lemon juice (if available). Allow the rice to soak for 30 minutes.
- After 30 minutes, strain the rice.
- Rinse the basmati rice 3 times until the water is relatively clear. Set aside.
2. Cook Rice
- Place a saucepan on the stovetop at high heat.
- Add rinsed rice to a pot with cold water. Ensure the cold water generously covers the rice.
- When the water begins to boil, boil the rice for 8 minutes.
- Strain the rice using a fine sieve and run it under cold water to stop the rice from cooking.
3. Finish the Rice
- Season with additional salt to taste.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition
Calories: 338kcalCarbohydrates: 74gProtein: 7gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 54mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 33mgIron: 1mg
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