Quick and Easy Basmati Rice
Master the art of perfectly cooked Basmati rice with this foolproof 'Quick and Easy Basmati Rice' recipe, a kitchen staple for busy weeknights and elegant dinners alike. Requiring just four simple ingredients—high-quality Basmati rice, water, a touch of butter, and salt—this recipe delivers light, fluffy grains that are never sticky. With only 5 minutes of prep time and 15 minutes of cooking, you can achieve restaurant-quality results effortlessly. Perfect as a versatile side dish or the base for flavorful curries and stir-fries, this step-by-step guide ensures you’ll get it right every time. Say goodbye to mushy rice and hello to fluffy perfection!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Basmati rice
- 1.5 cups Water
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoons Butter
Instructions
Begin by rinsing the Basmati rice under cold running water in a fine-mesh sieve for 2-3 minutes. This removes excess starch and prevents the rice from becoming sticky.
In a medium-sized saucepan, bring 1.5 cups of water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the salt and butter to the boiling water.
Once the water reaches a rolling boil, add the rinsed rice to the saucepan and gently stir to ensure the grains are evenly distributed.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and let the rice simmer undisturbed for 12 minutes. Avoid opening the lid or stirring during this time to allow steam to cook the rice properly.
After 12 minutes, turn off the heat and let the rice sit, covered, for an additional 5 minutes. This resting time allows the steam to finish cooking the rice and ensures a fluffy texture.
Remove the lid and gently fluff the rice with a fork to separate the grains. Serve warm as a side dish or as a base for curries, stir-fries, or other main courses.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
277 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.6 g | 6% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 11 mg | 4% | |
| Sodium | 1217 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 50.4 g | 18% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.1 g | ||
| Protein | 7.1 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 43 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 3.0 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 71 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
