How To Make Basmati Rice (Restaurant Style)

Step 1

In a medium sauce pan, add 1 cup of Basmati rice

Step 2

Place the pan under your kitchen tap and fill it halfway with water

Step 3

Using your fingers, gently stir the rice and water.

Step 4

Tilt the pan and remove as much of the water as you can. It's ok to leave some water in it.

Step 5

Repeat steps 2 to 4 two more times. The water will be less cloudy at the third time

Step 6

Once washed, we now add water that was set aside for cooking

Step 7

Place the pan on high heat.

Step 8

Add the cloves, cardamom, cinnamon and ghee or oil.

Step 9

Stir frequently so that the rice doesn't stick to the bottom

Step 10

When the rice grains have doubled in size (about 15 min), turn off heat

Step 11

Using a strainer, strain the rice to remove excess water

Step 12

Use a fork to stir the rice in the strainer to make it fluffy

Step 13

Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy