Tuesday, May 8, 2007

PERFECT BASMATI RICE


THE PERFECT BASMATI RICE

RECIPE FOR THE WHITE BASMATI RICE- GET THE REAL FALVOR OF BASMATI

Types Of rice Cooking Time

Pure Basmati Rice 10-12 Minutes
Brown Basmati 25 Minutes
Basmati Parboiled 20-25 Minutes
Thai Jasmine Rice 10-12 Minutes
American Long Grain 12-15 Minutes

Soak the Rice for atleast 30 Minutes in case of basmati rice and atleast 2 hours in case of Parboiled basmati Rice to get best cooking results .

Open pan Method

300 Gms Of Kitchen King Basmati rice ( 4 Servings)
1 table spoon of Salt (Optional )
1 table Spoon of Lime

Wash the Rice in Running Water
Soak basmati rice for about 30 minutes in Lukewarm water to make it tender and soft
Boil the water in a large Pan add salt to it

When Boiling , Tip the rice in the boiling water pan , Donot stir the rice as it is very tender Bring the regulator to Simmer and Let it Boil for about 5-7 minutes and add 1 table spoon of lime to the boiling rice to make it look white andso that it doesnt stick - make's each grain seprate

To test if rice is cooked , remove a few grains with a fork ,Press a grain between and your thumb and finger, If get pressed with no hard core in there , It is ready
If you find the small core , Cook it for another 2-4 minutes

Once the rice is cooked , allow the cooked rice to stand for 2-5 Minutes in covered pan or colander so the mositure gets retained

Do the needful Garnishing of Curry Leaves or Mint Leaves on the top and serve it Hot with
Entrees' like ChickPea curry , Kidney beans Curry , Indian Curry , Green peas and Tomato Curry , Fish Curry , Chicken Balti , Chicken Tikka curry

Enjoy the Best Perfect basmati Flavor

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