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Perfect Basmati Rice

Introduction

My family’s top-secret tip for perfect rice, every time? Cook it in the microwave. You’ll get lovely, separate grains, and it’s perfect to eat straight away (stirred through with a little butter if you wish) or to use as a base for any of the fried rice dishes in this chapter. Brand-wise, we always buy Tilda basmati as it has such a gorgeous, aromatic scent – usually in bags no smaller than 5kg, as the thought of having no rice in the house is panic-inducing. And it’s more cost-effective: Mum buys 20kg bags at a time. If you don’t have a microwave, I include a stovetop method below.

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Ingredients

In the microwave (to serve 2–4):
basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
boiling water
In the microwave (to serve 4–6):
basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
boiling water
In a saucepan (to serve 2–4):
basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
water or stock
In a saucepan (to serve 4–6):
basmati rice, rinsed and drained well
water or stock

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From the book: India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day

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