Basmati Indian Aromatic Rice

Product information

SunRice Basmati Indian Aromatic Rice is an aromatic rice grown in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. It has a distinctive fragrance unique to this variety and is traditionally used in Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. This dry, long grain rice doubles in length when cooking.

It is a drier rice, the grains stay separate and it is ideal for curries, tandoori, biryani, pilaf and other Indian and Middle Eastern dishes. For best results, Basmati should be rinsed & then soaked for 30 minutes prior to cooking.

Cooking Method

Absorption

Place 1 cup (200 g) of rice in a saucepan. Add 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) of cold water. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally.
Reduce heat and simmer covered for 12-14 minutes.
Remove from heat and stand, covered for 5-10 minutes. Serve.

Gentle Boil

Place 1 cup (200 g) of rice in a saucepan. Add 6-8 cups of cold water. Bring to boil. Stir occasionally.
Lower heat and boil gently, uncovered for 12-14 minutes.
Remove from heat. Drain well and serve.

Microwave

Use the same water to rice ratio as the absorption method. However, as there are great variances between microwaves, refer to your microwave manual for instructions.

Tip: For optimal consistency in results, we recommend the use of an electric rice cooker.

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