how to cook basmati rice in the microwave

How to Cook Basmati Rice

Learn how to cook basmati rice on the stove. It is a very easy recipe and this method produces perfect basmati rice every time.

Stovetop basmati rice pairs perfectly with Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry, Mango Chicken Curry, or this Ground Beef Stir Fry with Garlic Ginger Sauce.

Basmati rice

Basmati is a long-grain rice that is typically associated with Indian cooking. It is fragrant and fluffs well and is ideal for curry or rice pilaf.

We make ours on the stovetop. It is very easy and turns out perfectly every time. With this method (and a little tip about which type of basmati rice is the best) there is no need to clutter your kitchen with a rice cooker.

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How to cook basmati rice

1. The first step in cooking basmati rice is to properly measure your ingredients. For perfect basmati rice, you need 1 cup of basmati + 1 ½ cups cold water.
2. Bring the pot to a boil. Put the pot on high heat with the lid off. Once it starts to boil, reduce the heat to low, and cover the pot.
3. Simmer the rice. Set a timer for 12 minutes. Don't peek at the rice!
4. Let the rice rest. Move the pot off the heat and let the rice rest for 10 minutes with the lid on. This step is very important and will give you the fluffy rice that you are looking for!
5. Fluff the rice. Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.

Full recipe in the recipe card below.

All your questions about how to make basmati rice answered here

Which is the best type of basmati rice?

There are many different types of basmati rice, although you'll rarely see the type of rice listed on the package. From our experience, Indian basmati rice (which is often sold in cloth bags, like this one) produces the fluffiest rice. Californian basmati tends to be a lot stickier. A good rule of thumb is to avoid basmati that is sold in plastic bags.

Do I need to soak rice before I cook it?

No! Soaking rice prior to cooking it is not necessary.

Should I rinse the rice before cooking it?

If you buy rice in a package from a grocery store then rising it is not necessary.

Storing and reheating rice

• How long does cooked rice last in the fridge? Once cooked, rice will keep for up to 6 days in a covered container in your fridge.
• Can you freeze rice? Yes! Rice freezes very well. Cool the cooked rice completely (overnight is best) then pack it into freezer bags in single-use portions. We love these reusable Stasher Bags for freezing. The 15-ounce size is ideal for 3-4 servings of rice.
• How to reheat rice. A microwave works well for reheating rice. We prefer to reheat rice in a pan on the stovetop. Simply add it to the pan with a tiny splash of water, cover the pan, and reheat the rice on low heat.

Popular Rice Recipes

• Garlic Butter Rice with Crispy Garlic
• Spicy Mexican Rice
• Favorite Coconut Rice

What to serve with basmati rice

• Chicken Tikka Masala
• Juicy Baked Pork Chops
• Easy Palak Paneer
• Coconut Vegetarian Korma

How to Cook Basmati Rice

Yield: 3 cups cooked rice

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 12 mins

Total Time: 17 mins

Learn how to cook basmati rice on the stove. It is a very easy recipe and this method produces perfect basmati rice every time.

• 1 cup basmati rice, preferably Indian basmati rice
• 1 ½ cups cold water

• Add the rice and cold water to a medium-sized pot over high heat. Bring the pot to a boil then immediately cover the pot and reduce the heat to low.

  1 cup basmati rice, 1 ½ cups cold water

• Simmer the rice (no peeking!) for 12 minutes.

• Remove the rice from the heat and let it rest, covered, for 10 minutes.

• Use a fork or spoon to gently fluff the rice before serving.

Pair with Sticky Cashew Chicken or Creamy Coconut Lentil Curry

Serving: 1 serving = ¾ cup , Calories: 169 kcal , Carbohydrates: 37 g , Protein: 3 g , Fat: 1 g , Saturated Fat: 1 g , Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g , Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g , Sodium: 7 mg , Potassium: 53 mg , Fiber: 1 g , Sugar: 1 g , Calcium: 16 mg , Iron: 1 mg

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Kristen Stevens

Hi, I'm Kristen! I LOVE everything to do with food: making it, taking pictures of it, and (the best part) eating it. ♡♡♡

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