HOW TO COOK BASMATI RICE WITHOUT THE PALAVER

THE EASY WAY TO COOK BASMATI RICE

Rinse off the rice thoroughly in cold water.  If rice is not rinsed off properly it tends to become mushy when cooked.

The ratio of rice to water is 1 to 2.  Salt is one LEVEL teaspoon per cup of rice.

So here goes

Preheat stove to HIGH
Rinse of one cup of basmati rice
Place in ALUMINIUM pot.
Add two cups of HOT water
One teaspoon of salt and turmeric. If you want yellow rice.
Let it boil for 10 minutes. Taste to see if soft.  If not check in two minutes. If it requires more than 15 minutes to cook the rice is old.
If the water has cooked away add more HOT water, not more than 1/2 a cup.

When the rice is soft drain off any excess water. Fluff up rice with fork.  Place clean cloth over pot opening, for a few minutes, to let it soak up any rising moisture for a few minutes.

Serve