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cooked basmati rice in a black bowl with parsley leaves on top

How to cook basmati rice

Chichi Uguru
Learn how to cook Basmati Rice is a few easy steps. Basmati Rice is one of the different types of rice available in the market. It can be cooked on the stovetop, in the instant pot pressure cooker, in the oven and in the microwave.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Indian, Middle eastern
Calories 225kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of basmati rice
  • 3 cups of water
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp butter optional

Instructions

  • Wash rice till it runs clear.
  • Transfer to a pot add water and butter and salt
  • Turn on heat cook till all water is absorbed. About 25 mins.
  • Turn off heat cover pot for 5 mins
  • Fluff with a fork.
  • Serve warm

Notes

  • You can swap out the butter with coconut oil or canola oil.
  • I like my rice aldente. If you are like not mom and you love softer rice. Add an extra 1/2 cup to this recipe. But I would suggest you try it out as is first.
 

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
How to cook basmati rice
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.