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Basmati Rice
Photo: Pille R. Priske

Basmati Rice

4 ingredients 10 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

427
Calories
4g
Protein
25g
Fat
45g
Carbs

Counts 4 of 5 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Rice 1 cup cooked (158g) white 206
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups of uncooked Basmati rice
  • 2 teaspoons of salt
  • 2 Tablespoons of butter or vegetable oil
  • 3 1/2 to 4 cups of water

Directions

1

Soak the rice in water for 30 minutes.

2

In a pan, bring to boil with the water.

3

Add the soaked rice, salt, and butter.

4

Cover, return to a boil.

5

Cook on medium-high heat until the water level is at the top of the rice (i.e. not above it).

6

Cover again, reduce the heat to low, and continue cooking until all of the water has been absorbed by the rice.

7

Turn off the heat and let sit for 10 minutes.

8

Fluff the rice with a spoon or fork.

9

Category:Omanese Recipes

10

Category:Omanese Vegetarian

Recipe sourced from fandom

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