How to Cook Basmati Rice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Total Time

    17 mins

  • Servings

    3 cups

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Indian

How to Cook Basmati Rice Recipe

Learn how to cook basmati rice on the stove. It is a very easy recipe and this method produces perfect basmati rice every time.

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1 cup basmati rice preferably Indian basmati rice
  • 1 ½ 1 ½ cups cold water
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Instructions

  1. Add the rice and cold water to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to low. 
  2. Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes. 
  3. Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes. 
  4. Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving. 

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1 serving = ¾ cup Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 1g (2%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Sodium 7mg (0%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 3cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving = ¾ cup
Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 1g 2%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 7mg 0%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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