How to Make Lo-Fat Indian Style Basmati Rice

Basmati rice is a strong but delicious-smelling long-grain rice. It grows in the Himalayas and is very popular in Indian cooking. It comes out dry, not soggy, so it makes a fine base for sauces and other dishes.Basmati rice comes in brown and white varieties, but the brown takes a lot longer to cook. When cooked, every cup of dry basmati rice will yield three cups. As with all rice, the real secret is to watch it and test it at various stages. But cooking it to perfection entails paying special attention to the initial soaking and rinsing. Follow the steps below and make perfect basmati rice!

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

• Basmati rice
• Non-stick saucepan
• Water

1. Soak the rice in cold water for about 10 minutes.
2. Rinse the rice with cold water until the water runs out clear and free of white starch.
3. Transfer the rice to the saucepan and cover the top of the rice with cold water. Boil for 5 to 8 minutes until the rice is firm but not hard. Do not overcook!
4. Drain the rice and rinse. Return it to the pot with 2-1/2 cups water and steam gently for about 30 minutes or until tender. Remove the rice from the heat and season as desired.

Tips & Warnings

• If desired, you can add some onion and any other seasonings you like during Step 4.