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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.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
17 mins
Servings: 3 cups
Calories: 169 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 1 1 cup basmati rice preferably Indian basmati rice
- 1 ½ 1 ½ cups cold water
Instructions
- 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.
- Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes.
- Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.
- Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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.