Golden Basmati Rice Recipe

Elevate your Indian meals with this perfectly golden Basmati rice! A staple side dish that complements dal, curries (like our Recipe #205523), and any Indian feast. This recipe, inspired by the Kripalu cookbook, delivers fluffy, flavorful rice every time. Easy to make and incredibly delicious.

Prep Time 5 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 233.5 kcal
Protein 10g
Rating 4.4 (15 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Golden Basmati Rice

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How to Make Golden Basmati Rice

  1. Rinse 1 cup of basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. Combine the rinsed rice, 1 ¾ cups of water, 1 teaspoon of ghee (or butter), and ½ teaspoon of salt in a medium saucepan.
  3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the saucepan with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. After 15 minutes, remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5-10 minutes to allow the steam to finish cooking the rice.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving. Garnish with fresh cilantro (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

3g

Fat

1g

Carbs

16g

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