Basmati Rice (Easy Steps, Fluffy Rice Everytime!)

Here's how to cook Basmati Rice perfect everytime! This foolproof recipe gives you fluffy rice, with an easy stovetop method in 20 minutes. Great to serve with curries, stir fries and stews

📝 Ingredients

• 1 cup basmati rice
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add rice to a small pot and rinse thoroughly under running water until the water is clear and not murkyYou can also rinse using a mesh strainer if you prefer
2. 2Add 1 ½ cups of water to the pot with 1 teaspoon of salt. Cook over medium-high heat and allow it to come to a simmer
3. 3Once water starts to boil, reduce to a low heat and place the lid on. Allow it to simmer for 15 minutes*Take a small peek at 15 minutes, if it seems hard or crunchy, add 1-2 tablespoons of water and cook for an additional 5 minutes, otherwise move to next step
4. 4Turn the heat off and remove the pot from the stove. Keep the lid on and allow to steam for 5 minutes
5. 5Gently fluff the rice with a fork and it's ready to serve! Enjoy your fluffy basmati rice with your favorite stew, curry or protein such as sticky tofu or chicken dish