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fluffy basmati rice in a pot with a golden spoon and cardamom seeds.

Basmati Rice

Prep Time: 0 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Rest time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 17 minutes
Servings: 3 servings
Author: Nico Pallotta

  • 1 cup basmati rice
  • 1½ cups water
  • ½ teaspoon salt + 4 cardamom seeds, optional

  • Add 1½ cups water, 1 cup basmati rice, and ½ teaspoon salt to a saucepan.
    Bring to a boil on high heat without a lid.
    Lower the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12 minutes (set an alarm and don’t lift the lid).
    Remove from the heat and rest for 5 minutes.
    How to cook basmati rice
  • Fluff with a fork and serve.
    basmati rice in a white pot with cashew nuts on the side and a blue cloth.
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