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How to make basmati rice

Name: How to make basmati rice
Total time: 00:20
Yield: 2
Cuisine: India
Ingredients: 1 cup basmati rice; Water for cooking (should completely cover the rice); 1 cinnamon stick; 2 cardamom seeds; 1 bay leaf; Salt to taste

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Category: Rice

Difficulty: Easy

Time: 00:20

Dish: Side

Quantity: 2

Country: India

Basmati rice is characterized for being a long grain rice, it is very appreciated due to its exquisite fragrances and flavor, its origin of basmati rice is in India and Pakistan, its grain is characterized for being longer than wide, even at the moment of cooking, they become longer, it is a type of rice that is not sticky at all, on the contrary, it is very loose.

There are two types of basmati rice, white and black, both are cooked in a similar way, what is recommended is to wash it very well before cooking, for this we place the basmati rice in a strainer and we take it under the tap and we wash it until the water comes out completely clear.

As for cooking rice is not simpler than grab a pot with water (enough to cover the rice) and when we see that begins to bubble, add some spices for flavor, then add our basmati rice and cook, then follow our step by step videos, where we will teach you in detail, how to prepare basmati rice and if you have questions or doubts, leave us your comment and we will be happy to answer you.

Ingredients

1 cup basmati rice
Water for cooking (should completely cover the rice)
1 cinnamon stick
2 cardamom seeds
1 bay leaf
Salt to taste

How To Make It

Step 1: We begin the preparation of our basmati rice, for this, we place the rice in a strainer, we take it under the tap and wash it very well until the water comes out completely clear.

Step 1: How To Make How to make basmati rice

Step 2: Then, we put a pot with water on the fire and when we see that it starts to boil, we add all the spices, the cinnamon stick, the cardamom seeds and the bay leaf, when we see that it starts to bubble, we add the basmati rice, a little salt, stir and let it cook for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes, remove from the heat, remove all the water and our delicious basmati rice is ready.

Step 2: How To Make How to make basmati rice

Tips To Prepare It

It is important to respect the cooking time of basmati rice, so that it is perfect and just right.

What can we accompany this recipe with?

Basmati rice is perfect to accompany recipes such as butter chicken, chicken curry, prawn curry, chicken korma, chicken tandoori, among others.

Preguntas y respuestas

Why is it necessary to wash basmati rice before cooking?

Washing removes excess starch on the surface of the grains, which helps the rice to be looser and less sticky when cooked.

Can I cook basmati rice without the spices?

Yes, you can cook basmati rice without the spices if you prefer a more neutral flavor.

How do I know when the rice is ready?

t is ready when the grains are tender but firm and have absorbed most of the water, usually about 15 minutes of cooking time.

What is the difference between white and black basmati rice?

White basmati rice is more common and has a mild and fragrant flavor, black (also known as venere rice) has a nuttier flavor, both are cooked similarly.