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How to cook Basmati Rice

Method

Try any of these cooking methods for Basmati Rice.  The   following methods will give you individual rice grains separated with a tasty aroma:

1.

Wash 250g (8oz) of Basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 20 minutes for softness.  Add rice to 2 pints of slightly salted water and boil for 10 minutes. Drain using a      colander or sieve. Place the rice into a serving bowl and mix in a knob of butter to prevent the rice from sticking.  Serve & Enjoy!!

2.

Pilao Rice- Wash Basmati rice thoroughly and soak for 20 minutes. Fry thinly slices of onion, until lightly brown. Add 1tsp of roasted cumin seeds (dry roast in Frying pan for 2-4 minutes), 1tsp of Garam Masala & 1 tsp of Salt.  Then add rice and stir for  2 minutes. Finally add 425ml water (about 1/2 pint). Bring to boil then cover with a lid. Simmer for 10-15 minutes on low heat, stirring occasionally until water is fully absorbed. Try not to stir too much as the rice can go mushy.  Remove from heat and allow to stand without removing the lid for 5 minutes. Then serve.

3.

To Microwave - Wash 250g (8oz) of Basmati rice        thoroughly.  Place rice, 440ml cold water(3/4 pint) &  ½tsp of salt  into a microwaveable container and mix    together. Cover and cook for 14 minutes on maximum power. Leave to stand for 5 minutes. Serve & Enjoy!!