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Basmati rice in a bowl with a spoon.
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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!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American, Indian
Keyword How to Cook Basmati Rice
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 17 minutes
Servings 3 servings
Calories 225kcal
Author Natalya Drozhzhin

Ingredients

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1 tsp salt
US Units - Metric

Instructions

  • To a medium-sized pot, add water, rice and salt. Bring it to a boil.
    Rice with water in a pot.
  • 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).
    Pot with a lid on a stove top.
  • Remove the rice from heat and keep the lid on. Allow the rice to cool for 10-15 minutes.
    Pot with a lid on.
  • Fluff the rice with a fork. Enjoy!
    Cooked rice in a pot.

Nutrition

Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 784mg | Potassium: 71mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg