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How to Cook Basmati Rice
In this foolproof guide on how to cook basmati rice, you’ll be sure to make perfectly fluffy and tender rice each and every time. So simple and dependable!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 225 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian , American
Ingredients
- 1 cup basmati rice
- 1 1/2 cup cold water
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- To a medium-sized pot, add water, rice and salt. Bring it to a boil.
- Cover the pot with a lid, turn the heat to low, and let the rice simmer for 12 minutes (don't open the lid or stir the rice).
- Remove the rice from heat and keep the lid on. Allow the rice to cool for 10-15 minutes.
- Fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
225kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
49g
(16%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Sodium
784mg
(33%)
Potassium
71mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 49g | 16% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 784mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 71mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.