We are away from home, without access to my beloved rice cooker. We followed this stovetop recipe for basmati rice, and we are impressed how well it turned out: https://www.recipetineats.com/how-to-cook-basmati-rice/
Our modifications: first, we did rinse the basmati rice a few times and soaked for a few minutes (this is based on great tips from NYT Cooking). Second, we used 1 dry cup basmati rice with 1.5 liquid cups water. We placed them in a medium-large pot (heeding the RecipeTinEats blogger’s warning about using a too-small pot). Third, after taking the rice off the heat, we wrapped the pot lid with a clean dish cloth before closing it (in order to capture excess moisture). Finally, after letting the rice steam for 10 mins, we lightly fluffed the rice with a fork. The basmati turned out beautifully – not water logged, with grains tender and separate. (Apr. 2024)
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