By Krati Purwar
July 23, 2024
Cooking basmati rice is no art but an easy task that seasoned chefs can carry out in their sleep. It has a few steps that you need to follow to quickly cook the grains while keeping their texture and taste intact. Here is an easy-to-follow guide.
1.5 cups water 1 cup basmati rice A pinch of salt 1 tsp oil 1 star anise (optional) ½-inch cinnamon (optional) 2 cloves (optional)
Rinse rice grains thoroughly under tap water at least 2-3 times to remove excess starch. This will prevent grains from sticking.
Soak the rice for at least 20-30 minutes before cooking. It expands the grains and helps to achieve the length while cooking.
Drain the water and add soaked rice to the pressure cooker. Add fresh water to the cooker.
After adding oil and salt, you can add spices like cinnamon, star anise, and cloves to infuse aroma into rice grains.
Close the lid and wait for 1-2 whistles to go off. Keep the flame to medium-high at all times.
Release the heat of the pressure cooker, open it, and serve hot rice with curry or dal.