Brown Basmati Rice

Brown basmati rice is a nutritious and aromatic whole grain rice that is perfect for a variety of dishes. This recipe will guide you through the simple steps to cook perfect brown basmati rice.

Brown Basmati Rice

Ingredients

  • 1 cup brown basmati rice
  • 2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Rinse the brown basmati rice under cold water until the water runs clear.
  2. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  3. Add the rinsed rice and salt to the boiling water.
  4. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 45 minutes.
  5. Remove from heat and let it sit, covered, for 5 minutes.
  6. Fluff the rice with a fork before serving.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
5 minutes
Cooking time:
45 minutes
Total time:
50 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
216
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
5g
Fat
1.6g

Supplies

Medium saucepan Cover Fork

Tools

Stove

Serving suggestions

Serve the brown basmati rice as a side dish with grilled vegetables or alongside your favorite curry.

Tips & tricks

For extra flavor, you can toast the rice in the saucepan before adding water for a nuttier taste.

Cost

Low