Steamed Rice Recipe
Steamed rice recipe is a very basic recipe which may look very simple but to prepare that fluffy, non-sticky steamed rice sometimes become quite a challenge. Steamed rice takes approx 15 - 20 mins to cook over gas without a steamer or rice cooker. You can also cook Steamed rice in a microwave and it is quite handy at times. As you can see that there are multiple ways in which you can cook the perfect steamed rice at home. However, in this article we will focus on how to make steamed rice without steamer. This article will give step by step instructions to prepare the perfect steamed rice.
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Servings: 2
Calories: 112kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients for Steamed Rice
- 1 cup Basmati Rice Basmati Chawal
- 1/8 tsp of Salt Pinch of Salt
- 1/2 tsp Clarified Butter Ghee
Instructions
Preparation Steps to make Steamed Rice
- Take Basmati rice in a large bowl and wash it thoroughly with water. Try washing rice only twice so that you don't loose on nutrients.1 cup Basmati Rice
How to make Steamed Rice
- Now take washed in a deep cooking pot and add 2 cup of water. Also, add Salt and Clarified butter to it.1 cup Basmati Rice, 1/8 tsp of Salt, 1/2 tsp Clarified Butter
- Now, put the pot on gas or electric hob for cooking. Turn the flame to high so the water starts boiling.
- Once the water starts boiling simmer the gas flame so that starch water does not start overflowing the pot.
- Now, put a lid on the pot and let the rice cook on simmer flame for another 7 - 10 mins until all the water is evaporated. You should now see steam holes on the rice.
- When you are happy that almost all the water has evaporated, turn off the gas and keep it for 2 - 5 mins so that remaining water gets evaporated completely.
- You should now have a fluffy steamed rice ready to be served.
Notes
Steamed rice is usually served with curry dishes. If you would like to make a flavoured steamed rice then you can add Cardamom (Elaichi) and Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) while preparing.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 112kcal (6%) | Carbohydrates: 22g (7%) | Protein: 2g (4%) | Fat: 1g (2%) | Saturated Fat: 1g (6%) | Cholesterol: 3mg (1%) | Sodium: 140mg (6%)
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