Stovetop Basmati Rice Recipe

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  • Prep Time

    22 mins

  • Cook Time

    22 mins

  • Total Time

    37 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    38781 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    Asian, Indian

Stovetop Basmati Rice Recipe

Plump and buttery grains of basmati rice is easy to make at home for your next meal and best served with tasty Indian side dishes like butter chicken recipe (Indian murgh makhani).

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Ingredients

Servings

2 servings rice

  • 1 c white Basmati rice
  • 1 ½ c filtered water plus more for soaking & rinsing
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
  • ¼ tsp kosher salt

4 servings rice

  • 2 c white Basmati rice
  • 3 c filtered water plus more for soaking & rinsing
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter or ghee
  • ½ tsp kosher salt
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Instructions

  1. Put rice in a strainer and run under cold water until the water turns clear.
  2. Transfer the rice into a mixing bowl and pour the filtered water until it’s at least two inches above the rice line. Let the rice soak in the water for 20 minutes.
  3. After 20 minutes, drain the water from the rice and set it aside. Heat the pan over medium-high heat and add the butter to melt it.
  4. As soon as all the butter is melted, add the water, salt, and rice. Mix until everything is combined. Use the spatula to even out the rice.
  5. Bring the water to a boil and then lower to medium heat, uncovered. Continue to boil until you see the top layer of the rice grains through the simmering water. This photo shows how it should look at the end once the rice becomes visible.
  6. Lower the heat to low so that it remains at a simmer, and cover with a lid. Cook for 10 minutes and do not open the lid during this step.
  7. After 10 minutes, turn off the heat and move the pot to a cool burner. Leave the lid on and let it rest for five minutes. After 5 minutes, open the lid, here's how it should look.
  8. and use the spatula to gently fluff the rice with a fork carefully to separate the grains. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Note: The nutritional value is based on a 2 serving portion of white basmati rice. 

Nutrition Information

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Calories 387.81kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 73.96g (25%) Protein 6.65g (13%) Fat 6.29g (10%) Saturated Fat 3.76g (19%) Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38g Monounsaturated Fat 1.66g Trans Fat 0.23g Cholesterol 15.05mg (5%) Sodium 304.95mg (13%) Potassium 108.12mg (3%) Fiber 1.2g (5%) Sugar 0.12g (0%) Vitamin A 174.93IU (3%) Calcium 33.09mg (3%) Iron 0.74mg (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 38781 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 387.81kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 73.96g 25%
Protein 6.65g 13%
Fat 6.29g 10%
Saturated Fat 3.76g 19%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.38g 2%
Monounsaturated Fat 1.66g 8%
Trans Fat 0.23g 12%
Cholesterol 15.05mg 5%
Sodium 304.95mg 13%
Potassium 108.12mg 2%
Fiber 1.2g 5%
Sugar 0.12g 0%
Vitamin A 174.93IU 3%
Calcium 33.09mg 3%
Iron 0.74mg 4%

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

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