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Basmati Rice

Plain basmati rice to soak up all your favorite curry sauces
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Ayurvedic, Indian
Keyword Basmati, Rice
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 213kcal

Equipment

  • Sauce pan with tight fitting lid

Ingredients

  • ½ cup Basmati rice Rinse well, 3x
  • 2 tsp Ghee Or oil of your choice
  • ½ tsp Himalayan pink salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • Rinse the rice 3x and drain. Add the ghee and salt to the rice, and stir over medium heat.
  • Stir the rise constantly for about 1-2 minutes until it begins to stick to the pan. Then pour in the water and stir to mix. Bring to a boil, stir, cover and lower heat to low.
  • Cook over low heat for 12 minutes, do not remove lid, keep covered.
  • When the time is up, remove from heat and allow to sit for several minutes.
  • Fluff rice with a fork and serve.

Notes

Usually, with cooking rice this way, use a 1:2 ratio of rice to water; and cook covered 10 - 13 minutes. Experiment with your rice to get the best results for you!

Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 213kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 13mg | Sodium: 590mg | Potassium: 53mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg