Basmati, a fragrant and aromatic long-grain variety of Rice is traditionally grown in parts of Pakistan and India. To cook Basmati Rice well and to preserve its taste and aroma, you need to understand few tips and tricks.
The Aroma and the Flavor
The rice emits an appetizingly nutty, fragrant aroma that you will cherish and relish. The beauty of this rice is its long size with individual grains. The best varieties are grown in the foothills of the Himalayas around Dehradun, Uttarakhand. The other popular varieties come from Pakistan’s Himalayan region and India’s Bihar state.
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Method of Cooking to Preserve The Aroma of Basmati Rice
Basmati rice can be cooked in a number of ways, but we are giving you the two best ones that give consistently good results.
The steam absorption
It’s a typical method of cooking that uses a saucepan and the steam. For this method, the rice is slowly allowed to cook in a saucepan and in equally calibrated water. The rice cooks along with the steam with the water getting absorbed into it.
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Double-steam absorption
The double-steam absorption method uses a bowl placed inside a larger pot. It involves a covered insert having rice and water is placed inside a larger covered pot with a bit of water at the bottom. The steam gets produced in the bottom of the larger pot with water boiling thus helps in cooking the rice at a lower temperature over a longer period of time.
BONUS
Top 5 Basmati Rice Delicacies You Must Try
Brown Basmati Pilaf
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Basmati rice biryani is common, but you must also try the brown Basmati rice pilaf with all colors and flavors. It is a much healthier version and loaded with sweet and sour flavors.
Payesh
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The sweet version of Basmati rice is a great to try. You will love this creamy Bengali dessert that is made with Basmati rice, milk, cardamom, nuts and fragrant rose water.
Kale Channe Ki Biryani
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How about giving a twist to regular Basmati recipe for biryani? A one-pot meal is incredible to satisfy your hunger pangs. So just add kale change to robust biryani and it will make a perfect meal for luncheon with friends.
Achari Murgh with Desi Ghee Khichdi
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A bowl of humble khichdi made with Basmati rice with loads of desi ghee and moong dal is ultimate comfort meal. When served with spicy chicken marinated in masalas with make all flavors top-notch.
Gulab Phirni
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It is utterly delicious and festive dessert that you can’t resist. When you are craving for something sweet just mix milk, saffron, rose water, cardamom, and basmati rice to make a dazzling treat.
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