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How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice

23 November 2023

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

Open and closed pan methods

How to cook the perfect
Basmati Rice

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

Open pan method

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

01. Measure

Measure 120g of Tilda Pure Basmati Rice for 2 servings

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

02. Rinse

Wash your rice under cold water until the water runs clear

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

03. Add to pan

Add a minimum of 500ml of water with the washed rice to a saucepan

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

04. Boil

Bring to the boil

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

05 Stir

Stir and cook for 10-12 minutes over a medium heat, uncovered

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

06. Drain

Drain, cover and leave to stand for 3 minutes

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

07. Fluff it

Fluff it up with a fork

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

08. Serve

Serve your perfectly cooked basmati rice

How to cook the perfect
Basmati Rice

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

Closed pan method

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

01. Measure

Measure 120g of Tilda Pure Basmati Rice for 2 servings

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

02. Rinse

Wash your rice under cold water until the water runs clear

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

03. Add to pan

Add the washed rice to a pan of water using a 2 to 1 water to rice ratio

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

04. Boil

Stir, cover and cook the rice for 10-12 minutes over a low heat

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

05. Leave to stand

Remove from the heat, keep covered and leave to stand for 3 minutes

How to cook the perfect Basmati Rice, OPEN AND CLOSED PAN METHODS

06. Fluff and Serve

Fluff it up with a fork and serve