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    Home » Side Dish

    How To Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice Stovetop

    Jul 14, 2023 by Sarah Mirza · 2 Comments

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    Learn How To Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice Stovetop at home in 45 minutes with this easy step-by-step guide. The base for many Indian/Pakistani recipes, the key to perfect basmati is rinsing the rice well before beginning. Enjoy this restaurant-worthy basmati rice with each grain separated.

    WHAT IS BASMATI RICE?

    Let's Learn How To Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice Stovetop. The most perfect and easy the stovetop is the natural arena for crafting, with great ease, Basmati rice - a foundational Pakistani/Indian recipes. Though typically not eaten on its own, Pakistanis consider it a vital and irreplaceable go along with: Moong and Masoor Dal, Whole Masoor Dal, or even Butter Chicken.

    The rice grains in this recipe are meticulously cooked to perfection, ensuring that they remain distinct and separate from one another. There is no risk of sogginess, and you will not encounter any clumps or chunks of rice sticking together, guaranteeing a delightful and fluffy texture. The fully texture and each rice grain is apart is full grantee that the rice is made to perfection.

    This recipe has no spices. It's a quick, vegetarian recipe and is gluten-free. When I was little my paternal grand father used to eat these rice along with yogurt and sugar. I still make this mixture every time I cook these rice.

    WHICH KIND OF BASMATI RICE SHOULD BE USED?

    While everyone have their choices of basmati rice brand, my basmati rice that I swear by is Royal chef's secret aged and long grain. I use these rice when I cook Mutton Biryani, Chicken Pulao, and also Zarda.

    the ingredient shot

    INGREIDENTS

    There are only four ingredients in this recipe. You'd probably have them on hand. 

    • Water- Also known as Pani in Urdu. You can't make it without water. One of the most important ingredients to make the perfect basmati rice. 
    • Rice- Known as Chawal in Urdu. The most important ingredient (this goes without saying). 
    • Salt- Also known as Namak. Crucial to the taste of the Basmati rice. 
    • Cloves - Known as Long in Urdu. When making Basmati Rice you need cloves to give that subtle taste that make your rice go from great to perfect. 
    • Olive oil- Also known as Zaitoon ka Tail in Urdu. Olive oil will keep your rice from sticking to the pan. 
    bowl with rice

    HOW TO RINSE THE RICE CORRECTLY?

    The best way to rinse the rice is by adding rice and water in a bowl. Next run one hand mix the rice to agitate the starches; by doing this water has become cloudy. Now strain out the water keep on doing this until the water runs clear. It usually takes 5-7 times to get the clear water in the rice. The reason why we rinse the is if we don't we don't end up long grained, fluffy, and the perfect Basmati rice.

    uncooked rice sitting in a bowl with water

    HOW TO COOK BASMATI RICE?

    Properly rinse the water as detailed above. Soak the rice in water for 20 minutes. Drain the water out the rice.
    In a medium size pot on medium heat up 8 cups of water along with salt and cloves and bring it to boil.
    Add in the rice. let it boil on medium high heat for 7-8 minutes.
    Once it boils, Drain the water. Set aside.
    Now add some water and some oil in the pot which you were cooking the rice in and put the rice back in the pot.
    Let it cook in steam for sometime and be sure to cover the lid with foil.

    HOW THE RICE INCREASES IN SIZE?

    To promote the expansion and growth of the rice grains, it is beneficial to soak them before cooking. The accompanying image below illustrates the progressive enlargement of the rice grains at different time intervals, highlighting the effectiveness of the soaking process.

    grains of rice in a black bowl.

    With every passing minute, the rice gradually elongates, exhibiting a noticeable increase in length.

    TIPS

    • Always rinse your rice like the method mentioned above.
    • Always soak the rice before you start cooking.
    • As soon as you turn off the stove don't open the lid immediately. This will help the rice get the perfect fluff.
    • Always add olive oil and water after straining the rice, it will keep the rice from sticking to the bottom of the pan.
    • Always use a tawa after you seal the pot so rice won't stick to the bottom of the pot.

    Hey Friend, You’ve made it this far, so now we’re basically best friends! If you make this recipe, I’d love for you to give it a quick review & star rating ★ below. Make sure you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok.

    Let's Make Basmati Rice!!!

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    How To Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice Stovetop

    Learn How To Cook Fluffy Basmati Rice Stovetop in 45 minutes. The base for many Indian and Pakistani dishes. They are tender and fluffy.
    Cook Time25 minutes mins
    Soaking Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time45 minutes mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: Indian, Pakistani
    Keyword: basmati, basmati rice, how to make the perfect basmati rice, rice, white rice
    Servings: 2 people
    Calories: 347kcal
    Author: Sarah Mirza

    Ingredients

    • 2 cup basmati rice chawal
    • 1 tsp olive oil zaiton ka tal
    • 4 cloves long
    • 1½ tsp salt namak
    • water pani

    Instructions

    • Rinse the rice is by adding rice and water in a bowl. Next run one hand mix the rice to agitate the starches; by doing this water has become cloudy. Now strain out the water keep on doing this until the water runs clear. This may take 5-7 tries but it'll will happen.
    • Soak the rice in clear water for 20 minutes.
    • Drain the water out the rice.
    • In a medium size pot, on medium high heat, add in 8 cups of water along with salt and cloves and bring to a boil.
    • Next add in the rice.
    • Heat should be medium high still.
    • Let it cook for 7-8 minutes.
    • Turn off the stove.
    • Get the rice out of the pot in a strainer immediately in the sink.
    • Now add 1 tsp water and 1 tsp olive oil in the pot which you were cooking the rice in.
    • Add the rice back in the pot.
    • Wrap a foil or a cotton cloth on the lid.
    • Place the tawa on the stove and place the pot over it.
    • Cover the pot with the lid.
    • Turn the heat on high for 1 minute.
    • Next Turn the heat on medium for 2 minutes.
    • Then Turn the heat on low for 10 minutes.
    • Turn off the Stove, don't open for 5 minutes.
    • Enjoy your perfect basmati rice.

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 877mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1IU | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Carla says

      February 23, 2022 at 5:33 pm

      5 stars
      Perfect and easy!

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      • Sarah Mirza says

        February 24, 2022 at 7:23 pm

        Thank you so much!

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