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Cooked basmati rice in a shallow white bowl on a woven coaster.

How To Cook Basmati Rice On The Stovetop

Emily
Easy to make basmati rice on the stovetop. Ready in about 30 minutes, this basmati rice recipe makes fluffy basmati rice.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rest Time 5 minutes
Total Time 32 minutes
ESTIMATED COST : $1.20, or $0.30 a serve
Course Main Course
Cuisine Western
Servings 4 serves (makes about 4 cups, 720 grams, 25.39 ounces of cooked rice)
Calories 146 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups (300 grams, 15.58 ounces) basmati rice
  • 2 ¼ cups (560 grams, 19.75 ounces) water

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the basmati rice in room temperature water until the water runs clear. (see note 1). Completely drain off all water and place in a medium sized saucepan.
  • Place water in saucepan. Make sure the rice sits flat along the bottom. Place saucepan over medium to high heat and bring to boil.
    Once at a boil, stir the rice, and reduce heat to bring it to a simmer. Cover with a lid and cook for 25 minutes.
  • Once cooked, turn off heat and allow the rice to rest for 5 to 10 minutes, then fluff the rice.

Notes

  1. Place the rice in a strainer and run the rice under cold or room temperature water. It could take about 3 to 4 rinses before the water runs clear.

Nutrition

Serving: 180grams (6.35 ounces)Calories: 146kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 1gSodium: 45mgFiber: 2g
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