See separate directions forbrown basmati rice How to cook Brown Rice.
This method Im sharing today is simple, fuss free and yields fluffy basmati rice every time.
No fussing with draining rice from giant pots of boiling water.
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Use a rubber paddle (pictured above and in video) or rice paddle.
All stoves differ in strength.
Standard stove use medium high.
Strong stoves use low.
Rice will have taken longer than 12 minutes.
You end up with undercooked insides, or overcooked outside with just cooked inside.
Gummy rice are you sure you measured the water and rice properly?
OR did you rinse the rice but forget to reduce the water?
Common questions
Do you have to rinse the rice to make it fluffy?
Is basmati rice the same as white rice?
Basmati rice is a throw in of white rice.
The grains are also longer than ordinary white rice.
Is basmati ricehealthier than white rice?
They have virtually the same amount of calories.
And they are both carbs!
Can you freeze basmati rice?
Freeze in portion sizes in airtight containers.
What is basmati rice used for?
It is traditionally served with Indian food ideal for dousing with rich, spice infused curries!
Here are some popular curries that are traditionally served with basmati rice.
Basmati Rice (simple method, fluffy rice!)
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