Category
Rice
amount
Serves 4-6
Time
20 minutes
In a pot wash the rice in water very gently, turning it over with your hands. Drain and repeat this process 4-5 times until the water comes clear. This removes the starch and keeps the rice from sticking together. Be careful not to break the grains!
Then drain the rice until no water is left. Let stand.
Boil the water. Add salt and rice. (the water should be slightly salty). Let it cook until the rice is almost done (approx. 10 minutes). Test by pressing a few grains. They should be firm.
Using a sieve, drain the extra water and put the rice back in the pot. Sprinkle the melted butter over it and mix gently with a fork.
Let it steam for a further five minutes on very low heat. Remove from the heat.
Serve hot
Rice is an important part of Indian cuisine. It complements daals and curry dishes, rendering the traditional technique of eating with the fingertips easy. For all our dishes we have used the best quality of basmati rice. This need not be the most costly. You will find that good quality does make a difference.
