Indian Restaurant-like Basmati

Indian Restaurant-like Basmati#

Original recipe: Spiceupthecurry

4 servings, apparently I used half of that for myself

Vegetarian, idk what would be a vegan replacement for ghee.

Ingredients#

  • 1 cup/240ml Basmati rice

  • 3 teaspoons Ghee (clarified butter)

  • 1 teaspoon Lemon juice

  • 2 cups/480ml Water

  • Salt to taste

Preparation#

  1. Wash basmati rice under running cold water until water runs clear.

  2. Soak rice in enough water for at least 10-15 minutes.

  3. After 15 minutes drain the rice and let it dry in colander or strainer for 10 minutes. This step helps to firm up the rice.

  4. Heat the ghee in a thick bottom saucepan on medium heat.

  5. Once hot add rice and sauté them for a minute.

  6. Add 2 cups of water, salt, and lemon juice. mix well.

  7. Let the water come up to a boil.

  8. Then cover it. And reduce the heat to the lowest possible heat.

  9. Simmer it for 17-18 minutes. And turn off the heat.

  10. Let it stand for 10 minutes covered. This step is a must. So rice gets time to firm up and so the rice won’t break while you stir. Then open the lid.

  11. Fluff up the rice using a fork.

Makes/Notes#

  1. Always use cold water to wash the rice.

  2. Use warm or room temperature water to soak the rice.

  3. Always use a deep saucepan, not shallow pan.

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