perfect fluffy rice recipe | perfect steamed rice recipe | healthy way to cook plain rice

perfect fluffy rice recipe or perfect steamed rice recipe or healthy way to cook plain rice on gas stove with step by step process - steamed rice can be considered a staple food in india and it is cooked almost every day in indian households. it may be used as the base for a variety of pulaos and biryanis. it can be served plain with dal, subzi and curds.

you can also make steamed rice in microwave and steamed rice in electric rice cooker.

ingredients for perfect steamed rice :

• long grained rice (basmati) - 2 cups
• salt - 1 tsp
• oil - 2 tsp
• water - 8-9 cups

directions for perfect steamed rice :

• rinse the rice under running water, rubbing the grains together between the palms of your hands, continue this rinsing until the water runs fairly clear.
• soaked the rice for 30 minutes and drain.
• boil water in a deep pan.
• after the water comes to a boil then add the soaked and drained rice.
• now add salt, oil and mix well.

• cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 90% cooked.

• drain them and transfer to a plate.

• now perfect fluffy steamed rice is ready to be served.

recipe card for perfect fluffy steamed rice :

5.0 from 281 reviews

perfect fluffy rice recipe | perfect steamed rice recipe | healthy way to cook plain rice

 

Prep time

30 mins

Cook time

20 mins

Total time

50 mins

 

perfect fluffy rice recipe or perfect steamed rice recipe or healthy way to cook plain rice on gas stove with step by step process - steamed rice can be considered a staple food in india and it is cooked almost every day in indian households.

Author: Garima Rastogi (Garu's Kitchen)

Recipe type: side

Cuisine: asian

Serves: 3-4

Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 cup
Calories per serving: 166 cal
Fat per serving: 4 g

Ingredients :

• long grained rice (basmati) - 2 cups
• salt - 1 tsp
• oil - 2 tsp
• water - 8-9 cups

Instructions :

1. rinse the rice under running water, rubbing the grains together between the palms of your hands, continue this rinsing until the water runs fairly clear.
2. soaked the rice for 30 minutes and drain.
3. boil water in a deep pan.
4. after the water comes to a boil then add the soaked and drained rice.
5. now add salt, oil and mix well.
6. cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes or till the rice is 90% cooked.
7. drain them and transfer to a plate.
8. now perfect fluffy steamed rice is ready to be served.

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