Dinner with Rukmini
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Perfect Basmati Rice
Introduction
My family’s top-secret tip for perfect rice, every time? Cook it in the microwave. You’ll get lovely, separate grains, and it’s perfect to eat straight away (stirred through with a little butter if you wish) or to use as a base for any of the fried rice dishes in this chapter. Brand-wise, we always buy Tilda basmati as it has such a gorgeous, aromatic scent – usually in bags no smaller than 5kg, as the thought of having no rice in the house is panic-inducing. And it’s more cost-effective: Mum buys 20kg bags at a time. If you don’t have a microwave, I include a stovetop method below.
Ingredients
| In the microwave (to serve 2–4): | |
| basmati rice, rinsed and drained well | |
| boiling water | |
| In the microwave (to serve 4–6): | |
| basmati rice, rinsed and drained well | |
| boiling water | |
| In a saucepan (to serve 2–4): | |
| basmati rice, rinsed and drained well | |
| water or stock | |
| In a saucepan (to serve 4–6): | |
| basmati rice, rinsed and drained well | |
| water or stock |
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From the book
India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
