Plain Basmati Rice

Ingredients

 * 2 cups basmati rice
 * 3 1/2 quarts water to 4 quarts
 * salt

Directions

 * 1) First wash rice in several changes of water, until the water is no longer milky. Do this by first running water over the rice in a strainer. Then place the rice in a bowl and fill with water (note how milky the water becomes). Drain and fill the bowl again. Repeat until the water is relatively clear.
 * 2) Now place the rice in the bowl, cover by an inch with water, and let sit for 30 minutes.
 * 3) Meanwhile, bring a large pot of water, 3 1/2 to 4 quarts, to a boil and add some salt.
 * 4) Drain the rice and add it to the pot.
 * 5) Stir the rice for about 30 seconds so that it do not stick to the bottom of the pot.
 * 6) Bring the water back to a boil and cook the rice, uncovered, for 5 minutes.
 * 7) Drain, shake in the strainer or colander to rid the rice of excess water, and serve at once in a heated dish.

This recipe provides six servings.

Contributed by

 * World Recipes Y-Group