MAKE PERFECT BASMATI RICE EVERY SINGLE TIME!

#basmatirice #rice #cuminrice #mylittlekitchen
Basmati, pronounced ['bɑːsmət̪iː], is a variety of long, slender-grained aromatic rice which is traditionally grown in India, Pakistan, and Nepal.
Basmati Rice is known for its aromatic grains that cook up light and separate - the perfect companion for a wide range of delicious curries.
Characteristics:
Magical, unique aroma and tantalising flavour with popcorn notes.
Long, slender white grains.
Cooks up light, fluffy and separate.
Gluten free.
Perfect for Ramadan, Parties, Eid, Diwali, and much more.
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See how to cook perfect basmati rice every time.
Ingredients:
250g of Basmati rice of your choice
1 litre of boiled kettle water
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1.5 teaspoon salt
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[@Binara]

Finally, someone explained the reason behind all this. There are so many videos out there with vague instructions on cooking the rice only 80% and what not. This is the first time I understood the process. Thank you so much ma'am!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Glad it was helpful!

[@pareshprajapati7916]

Very much true

[@nadiahussain1084]

Yes I was literally going to type this. Love love love the explanations.

[@FTMJarra]

I can’t thank you enough for this video, I’ve wrecked plenty of pans over the years trying to make rice properly, this method is the absolute business, perfectly explained.!!

[@davidbuchan2224]

Hello... on Saturday I was cooking for 18 of my daughters friends, Veg Chilli with rice. I don't have a great relationship with rice... unless I'm fixing a hole in a wall! But... I scaled up your measures and low and behold 2kg of perfectly fluffy rice!!! I cannot thank you enough for posting this!

[@lindareinhardt2824]

This recipe worked for me, and it only took me 50 years of my life to find out the secret to making fluffy rice! I love it with the cumin seed also! I think the magic of making this rice is rinsing it well, before cooking, and also letting it sit for an hour before cooking!thank you!

[@EasyRico99]

I've done basmati rice lots of times, however, your method and guidance was PERFECT. The grains are perfectly cooked and separate, not clumping to one another. I put additional aromatics, but again, perfect rice. I am now a subscriber as well, thank you!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Wonderful to hear this method works for you and thank you 😊

[@89hatters]

I've tried several methods and never been happy, this technique is so simple and the best result I've had. On top of your recipes I've cooked, I'm so happy to have found your channel.

[@butterflybee9343]

Unbelievable. This is the best my rice has ever tasted. This is incredible and sooooooo easy. I have been making rice the wrong way for yearsssssssss. Thank you sooooooo much. This changes the game. And i was about to buy a rice cooker!!!!! No need. Instantly subscribed

[@eugspit]

Ok, after failing at making rice for 10 years, I can tell you this is finally THE way Thanks !

[@Chernobylii]

This is the way

[@cathylicious96]

i followed all directions and im proud to say i have finally accomplished cooking perfect basmati rice! its cooked while having a bite to it. Made my with fennel seeds instead of cumin turned out gorgeous and fluffy! The strain method is a game changer!Thank you xx

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you and so happy this method worked for you! 😊

[@cathylicious96]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes quick question! If you cook 2 cups of rice do you simply double up the amount of water? Thanks!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Yes

[@j9dip167]

im so glad I seen that you put fennel seeds because I put those in without knowing if they'll go well with the rice

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

I put cumin seeds in, but you can use fennel if you prefer.

[@shelinamalik2395]

Finally, a recipe for zeera chawal just like my mom's. Thank you!!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Most welcome 😊

[@AraceliP-c5f]

Very clear Im filipina from Philippines thank you for right cooking basmati rice

[@destinynix]

Bought a huge bag of basmati rice for my family with no knowledge on how to cook it..we tried how the bag instructed and failed miserably. Tried your video and came out absolutely perfect!!! Thank you so much for this helpful video.

[@ashanasingh1275]

I have used this method method 3 times and my basmati rice came out perfect! ❤

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Happy to hear that! I'm glad it's come out well each time. Do subscribe and check out my other recipes.

[@RuthClough-o8i]

I have never had luck making basmati rice this recipe was so good will never cook any other way… brill

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks for liking 😊👍

[@nestorbondoc7329]

Thanks for sharing your recipe! I will try this for sure! I can smell the fragrance of cumin with the rice

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Please do! 😊👍

[@shanehuffman3416]

I love you, Emeril John Lagassé III who?? Gordon James Ramsay who??? Martha Helen Stewart whooooo? Wolfgang Puck whooo??? They have nothing on you... Your quite a chef!!.. Fan for life!!

[@sanaakhadija4704]

My rice making skills was crap before this video now everyone loves my rice Thankyou so much for teaching me ❤

[@frydaltadka9032]

Perfect tutorial Shamza! Jeera Rice cooked like this with some chikar choley cannot be beaten . Thank you for sharing this simple and effective method for perfect rice. 💯❤🙏

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊Please do subscribe to the channel and turn your bell notifications on to be notified of my new videos, also do go through my older videos and share them with your friends and family to help the channel grow. :)

[@memyselfeye662]

It’s Saturday night and I’m now making my basmati for the second time this week using this method - thank you very much 🙌

[@mrriggy]

I've been looking for the secret to cooking good Basmati. Been trying for years but never this way. Going to try - thanks! (also the cumin addition sounds amazing).

[@19laurarual93]

Thank you for this recipe, it's simple and clear and my rice turned out to be great 😊

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Great to hear! 😊👍

[@Cristina-ro4ir]

It is perfect...every time it comes our perfect!

[@melodiepap2388]

Thank you so much for this recipe, I have never been able to properly cook rice until this very moment. Thank you!!!

[@andybelloc]

Amazing and so helpful. I enjoyed following everything about the cooking of basmati rice. Divorced man trying to learn cooking for one. Brilliant and really helpful. Thank you ❤

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@paulfamechon]

Fantastic results. Thank you my little kitchen.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Our pleasure!

[@bevmchugh5903]

Thank you, thank you, thank you ! I’ve tried every KZbinr’s method but failed miserably but you have changed my life! So tasty too with the jeera! I’m delighted 😁

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Bless, I'm so happy that this method is simple & easy to follow with amazing results. Thank you for sharing this with me.

[@haraldschuster3067]

Worked flawlessly. I tried my best with a rice cooker and using less water but the rice was still way too lumpy. Ideal for eating with chopsticks but not good for fried rice. The rice with this method worked flawlessly. The rice was perfectly separated. Give it another half an hour or so to cool down and make it more robust, then use in the wok for fried rice. And this even worked perfectly with Thai jasmine rice. Works even better with basmati - although in this case I tend to add jeera seeds to the water.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Great to hear! Thank you 😊👍

[@arabianseagull]

Excellent, with the same directions/preparation I also add a few cloves and cinnamon stick to my rice cooking for extra taste/richness

[@darren990]

i do the same as well with 2 green cardamons and bay leaf plus cloves and cinnamon stick

[@Nghilifa]

@@darren990 Same here!!

[@omararshadsiddiq8117]

You add it during boiling with zeera or after?

[@mohammedpanju2236]

Indeed, Saleem - as do I. T'is often called Pilau Rice or Frangrant Rice. Makes a lovely change every now and again from Plain Basmati Rice.

[@mohammedpanju2236]

@@omararshadsiddiq8117 I usually add the ingredients at the beginning - during BOILING.

[@Taseeer62]

White zeera rice mixed with desi ghee or butter with alu kema on it so perfect....

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

For sure

[@sheteg1]

I’ve given up doing stove top method. I now bake it in the oven. Turns out perfect for me everytime.

[@andybuckle626]

If you have not tried the method here why are you making a comment!

[@pinkmoon4211]

Now I can have perfect rice for my curries thankyou

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Most welcome 😊

[@cleancutguy1892]

great recipe! I always cook my rice plain because I pair it with curries which already have plenty of spices

[@Andy-71]

Thankyou I've finally tonight cooked the best rice I've ever cooked. Used Laila extra long grain from tesco and it turned out amazing. I wish I could post a photo.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Andy, wonderful to hear this! Glad the method was effective. You can send it to [e-mail] or you can tag us on Instagram instagram.com/mylittlekitchenrecipes We would love to see 😊🙌

[@Andy-71]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes sent photos on Instagram 👍

[@denisprieur7944]

You are so spot on! This is the best way to make the perfect basmati rice! I've tried so many other recipes, but your's is really the best! Thank you so much dear!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@denisprieur7944]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes by the way if i double this recipe, do i have to double the cooking boiling time and the standing(evaporing time at no:1 on the induction heat)? I'm not sure! Can you tell me please! Thank's!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

No cooking times remain the same.

[@elizabethpoole526]

I follow every recipe and instruction, thank you so much.

[@beetybabe]

It worked! 🎉..having failed with packet instructions on too many occasions I came across your post. Thank you 🙏🏻 so much

[@beautifulbuddleia]

Amazing, after watching this maybe now mine will finally turn out perfect too , can I just suggest that looking at your palm lines on your hands have you ever had a blood test to check your ferritin levels??

[@victorformosa228]

Easy to follow instructions, will be cooking my basmati rice this way, thank you.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@alsafyche]

this is really my fav video about making basmati but i just can't get the rice to stay LONG during the drying process. it still taste wonderful but man i'm jealous of your pretty rice lol

[@SHANTI-bv4hu]

It the best method which I had! Thank you very much, it was perfect 🌸

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Great to hear! Thank you.

[@yuvaraja8767]

Thank you very much! I had this low grade bastmati lying in the kitchen shelf for like 4 months and didnt like to use it at all. Your cooking timings for rice prep really solved lots of clumsy rice issue! Thanks again!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Happy to have helped Yuva 😀

[@mariedowling4028]

Thanks you share cooking rice ❤

[@12marcusboy]

wait wait wait..... i was always under the assumption that you have to add just enough water for the rice to cook and soak up or evaporate the water. So you can just cook it like this in an amount of water and then just strain it?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Yep that's how I've been taught. 👍

[@12marcusboy]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes I'd much prefer it this way tbh ..... thank you. Also I've never heard anyone explain what cooking curry or dishes in a kadai is better for? Could you explain. Also can I ask is there a way to cook rice with ghee? I didn't see you add ghee before or after it was good i thought some traditional methods call for this. Many thanks!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You can do once the waters been removed, I normally add a knob of butter.

[@12marcusboy]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes how comes no ghee

[@globetrotting2628]

Thank you for this video. I love basmati rice

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Most welcome 😊

[@mokshedali6120]

Mm! It's yummy 😋 thanks for that sister may Allah bless you and reward you for that.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

JazakAllah khair

[@younaskhan3387]

Ap ki har video kamal ki hoty hai dubai sy

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you

[@HarshadA-q2r]

I will try this method.

[@MrMikkyn]

I usually put basmati in the rice cooker but I find the method of soaking it initially, boiling it then steaming it produced a much better texture and flavor.

[@deovuvu640]

Hgh

[@nonamehere-y2t]

I'm trying your method tonight. Hopefully I will end up with great rice for a new curry recipe tonight. Thank you for explaining your perfect rice. 😊

[@nigelhaines7900]

Tried this method tonight it came out perfect, many thanks for your time and efforts

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome Nigel 😊

[@nigelhaines7900]

Hi Shamsa can you cook Jasmine rice with the same method? perhaps i can throw down a challenge for you many thanks Nigel

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Wouldn't like to say yes Nigel as I've never tried it.

[@nigelhaines7900]

Theirs your challenge ha ha GD Luck,love the channel @@MyLittleKitchenRecipes

[@theyorkshirelad.]

This rice turns out perfect thank you for the recipe , do you have a recipe for a mushroom pilau please

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Will upload soon 😊👍

[@cjh0751]

Thankyou for your video. I'm now cooking basmati rice perfectly. Superb.

[@Andy-71]

Using this method this evening, been out today getting extra long grain rice. Didn't even know they sold it. 🙂👍

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You'll be forever changed... Extra long grain is so much better!

[@marti77]

You did so amazing!! The rice came out beautifully and it was so delicious. I ended up using this in a ham fried rice recipe and my boyfriend loved it so much!

[@katecaccavaio790]

Love this channel bc you have an electric range

[@keneshaanderson3876]

I cooked basmatic the same way i cook regular rice and ut comes out perfect! Where i am from i have never seen rice cooked and drained... the water simmers in the rice untill its all dtied out then the rice is ready....

[@mlady8137]

I was thinking the same thing. I'm Carribbean in heritage and how you describe it is how I've seen it done. However I'm someone who's up for trying new things especially when I'm not getting the results I want with my current method. So I wonder if this is the traditional Indian method for cooking rice ...🤔

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Give it a go and see for yourself.

[@palomavano4705]

Thank you for this perfectly cooked rice recipe. 🙏

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊

[@theresachavez4259]

Thank you. Going to try this week. ❤

[@ronaldleigh1933]

look forwards to making this - fluffy soft rice with curry soooo good :)

[@almasbashir1463]

Perfect. I needed help with timings and u explained meticulously ❤

[@telecasterman18]

Perfect instructional video! Thank you for sharing! Also, all I have is fennel and caraway… Can I use either of those or would those flavors not work? Thank you!

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

If you don't have cumin seeds to hand then you can leave them out. Fennel seeds and caraway seeds are not usually added to rice dishes, but you may add if you wish.

[@dreamerguy7265]

Your little kitchen is getting bigger and bigger❤❤❤

[@raytreadwell903]

Thanks Shamza, that looks lovely, and so easy.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thanks Ray 😊 👍

[@mimimomo8025]

It's easy recipe but I always fail in it ..I some times boil it like this but never dry it ..it tasted a bit moist. Or make it the other way 1cup to 2cups of water. But idk why it gets burnt in the bottom and gives not nice flavor. I use to not HV this problem. But now idk what I'm doing wrong. So I'm gonna try Ur method. I trust you in cooking. I cook every thing Ur way. My trusted chef😁😁🥰🥰

[@dnmurphy48]

Burning on the bottom may be a poor quality pan but may more likely be too high heat. It could also be that you didn't soak or wash? the excess starch may also stick. Good luck with making it work.

[@sparkle7863]

Yes most likely it's the pan causing issues

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Lower your heat setting and use a heavy bottomed pan.

[@jessicafoster2042]

I've never been able to master basmati rice. It's always been too sticky or too dry or too mushy. Even when it turned out ok, it was never perfectly separated basmati rice like it should be. Well after finding your video a month ago I have made this recipe 2-3 times a week and it's always perfect!! I've made it with the cumin seeds and without, it delish both ways. I am so thankful I found this recipe, Thank you so much.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure 😊 so glad it's working out perfectly for you.

[@ax3226]

MashaAllah you’re recipe for fluffy rice is perfect

[@elodiethomas4069]

What brand of rice is it ? Thank you

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

I use Veetee Extra long basmati rice.

[@elodiethomas4069]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes thanks

[@666JEDIMINDTRICKS666]

Rice turned out really well.. Think I could have washed a little more but turned out very nice.. This will be my method of cooking rice going forward..

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Wonderful to hear this. 😊👍

[@666JEDIMINDTRICKS666]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@sarahbaverstock3834]

Easy to follow thank you. On the last stage of cooking as I type so 🤞🏻 it’s all good

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hope you enjoyed this 😊👍

[@mikeparker7529]

Absolutely Brilliant. Thank you

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Many thanks! 🙌

[@hfactor6429]

Awesome thanks

[@leeebbrell9]

looks gorgeous, i love rice

[@stehastings]

I’ve just followed this video and I have finally cracked how to cook rice! Brilliant many thanks

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Fantastic!

[@terryhill5549]

Great video, I add some turmeric to give it that nice yellow colour when serving with a curry dish.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Terry, thats another way to serve up rice! 😊👍

[@angiekhan5780]

Great idea for the rice!!! For some reason lately mu rich is coming out sticky and that's not what I'm looking for!!!😊😋 Thank you

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Ih no Angie,.. over cooking can result in clumpy, sticky rice. Hope this video helps 🙏

[@ChrisCopeland-c5r]

Thank you- gonna try it this weekend for some friends. How many servings will this make? I’ll have 10-12 ppl.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

This will normally feed 2/3 people all depending on portion sizes. Thanks and good luck 🙌

[@debbiepowers4743]

You were right! It turned out perfect! I am a new happy subscriber. Thank you so much.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Welcome and thanks for subscribing

[@Nannooish]

Love making this rice, so easy to make. Thank you! 🙏 ❤

[@NafisaMustafa-ff8ev]

Finally a well explained video thank you!

[@amonrah1788]

Love this video, thank you so much

[@katiana9084]

Thank you so much, it came out wonderfully and cant wait to pair it with my chicken.

[@Jaya-zn7vr]

Namaste. I've always cooked basmarti rice the reduction way. After cleaning 3 times using the pot I'm going to cook in, I then add water using my nuckles to get the water level right. I then stir in salt then put the lid on. Take too high boil then turn down to very low. After about 5 minutes I then turn heat off leaving the lid on. After standing for another 5 minutes it's ready to go. Fluffy and delicious! * Could you please tell me why your way might be better? Thanks 🙏🏼

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi, I wouldn't say it's better, it's just how a household cooks. My mother and late grandma have always used this method hence why I do, had they used the method you do i would be doing the same. As long you have perfectly cooked, fuffy separated grains then use whichever method works for you. It's just as simple as that. 😊

[@Jaya-zn7vr]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes thank you. I really appreciate you getting back to me 🙏🏼

[@mrhingland6206]

Very good.

[@aclasscali]

Great recipe, Now if i want to cook Brown Basmati rice, what would you recommend, I know the cooking time will be longer, please advise thank you.

[@scottydudley5700]

Thank you. Cannot wait to try. How much water did you soak the rice in for the 30 minute minimum (or does it matter)? And did you drain that water off before adding the rice to the boiling water (or just dump the whole thing in) ?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Hi there, thanks! 😊 Enough water to cover the rice by an Inch or so and just drain off the water before adding the rice to bolling water. Enjoy...

[@bHappy777]

Thank you for sharing.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

My pleasure!

[@brianazmy3156]

Your method should be on the preparation instructions. My 3rd attempt using the container label guide left me rather upset and doubting my ability to follow simple directions. I thank you as does my dinner guests. 😊

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you so much 😊👍

[@barlow2976]

Thanks, another great video. I think you're right to use a quality, extra long grain rice. Supermarket's own brand Basmati doesn't have the same aroma, neither does it cook as nicely. I buy a big sack of wedding rice from an Asian shop and it works out the same price per kilo as the inferior 1kg bags of supermarket basmati. I am perfectly capable of cooking rice but was bought a rice cooker last year, and often use it to free up room on the hob. Once you know your rice it cooks it perfectly, with no fear of over-cooking if distracted. But as you say freezing rice works great too, sometimes I think it frees the grains up even more. I'm convinced curries mature and improve in the freezer, somehow.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Thank you for the lovely comment! Agree about the rice, it takes some time to find the right one.

[@mviltd]

Wonderful

[@markwarnberg9504]

I just rinse it a couple of times then through it into the boiling salt water and let it purculate until it´s done by tasteing to see if it´s cooked through, when done I strain off the excess water with a caldren, back in the pot and let it sit for 5 min. Simple.

[@halisbahi7382]

The best !!!!! thank you for this recipe ❤

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

You're welcome 😊👍

[@paulk1696]

Thanks for showing this easy method for making basmati rice! I have one question. When I put the rice back into the pot to let it steam a lot of rice stuck to the bottom of the pot. Did I make a mistake?

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

No, just add a lil butter before adding your rice to steam. That should help

[@paulk1696]

@@MyLittleKitchenRecipes thank you for the reply. I will remember to do that next time!

[@scottydudley5700]

Great video. Thanks. Do you thing jerra(?) rice would be good with chili (ladle the chili over)? Seems like it might be.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

Absolutely. We have this on a regular basis 😊👍

[@macklee6837]

Everytime I cook basmati I add about 1.5x the water and just let it boil and evaporate. It comes out nice, but a bit more like South East asian sticky rice. Will defo try this method today!

[@FishingNOutdoorFun]

wow perfectly cooked

[@SunKing333]

I’m going to give your method a try. I’ve been bringing to boil, covering with a lid, reducing heat for 10-15 minutes and it’s ok top layer but mushy under. I’ve been doing it with 1 cup rice 1 1/4 cup water.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

M H, let me know how it goes once you have, would love to see how you got on.

[@Arianna1308]

Question: after you have boiled the rice for 4 minutes at #7 and then drained it, do you return the rice to the me-high heat pot or you lower the heat before putting the drained rice Thankk you

[@yusufbature4661]

Thank you. You help me so much

[@anatolianbites8620]

Thank you for the nice recipe!

[@sugs1191]

Hi did you add oil to the water (along with the cumin and salt) I noticed a colour change.

[@MyLittleKitchenRecipes]

No I didn't. The cumin seeds when added alter the colour of the water.

[@Red_Snappa]

Another landed here from Al's Kitchen (I think it's because there are so many that like the odd 'from scratch' or traditional curries that he also does from time to time - now my fav rather than BIR style btw...) Subbed you because you've got an infectious manner and passion for your recipes (love the way you often giggle when about to sample the fruits of your labour too, lol) Another important point that a lot miss out is, you make a point of always mentioning the heat number/setting at the various stages too. Got a lot to go through....so keep up the good work 😉👍

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