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decorative basmati rice

Plain, simple rice, chawal, with a touch of colour.
a bowl of cooked basmati rice, with some yellow rice decoration
prepare: 5 minutes
cook: 30 minutes
soak: 30 minutes
total time: 1 hour 5 minutes
difficulty: simple
yield: 4 servings
calories: 365 kcal
diet: gluten free, vegan, vegetarian
cuisine: hyderabadi, Indian

equipment

  • large bowl
  • deep pot with lid
  • small bowl

ingredients

instructions

  • Place the rice in a large bowl and rinse it in cold water, using your hand to stir it thoroughly. Discard the water and repeat this step twice more to remove any excess starch. Note that after the third rinse that the water will not be clear but will be noticeably less cloudy than after the first rinse.
  • Drain the rice, then cover with luke-warm water. Soak for 30 minutes.
  • Drain the rice and put it into the pot. Add the water and salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, uncovered.
  • When the water starts boiling, reduce the heat to very low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes. Do not open the pot during cooking or the steam and heat will escape.
  • Mix the turmeric and water in a cup, then add a handful of the rice from the pot. Mix well and add back into the pot. Gently fluff the rice with a fork and cover the pot with a tea towel. Replace the lid and allow to rest for a further ten minutes before serving.

to serve

  • Gently fluff the rice with a fork to distribute the colour and serve directly from the pot

notes

400g of uncooked rice is approximately 2 cups.
The ratio of water to rice, in volume, is 1 ½ cups of water to 1 cup of rice. This assumes you have soaked the rice before cooking.
The cooking time will vary slightly depending on the age and quality of the rice you use.
You must be confident with this dish and not open the pot to check progress, or the steam and heat will escape.

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nutrition

Serving: 250 g | Calories: 365 kcal | Carbohydrates: 80 g | Protein: 7 g | Fat: 0 g | Saturated Fat: 0 g | Cholesterol: 0 mg | Sodium: 586 mg | Potassium: 115 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 0 g | Calcium: 28 mg | Iron: 0.9 mg