Once you put the lid on, don’t peek. Every time you lift that lid, a little steam ghost escapes. That ghost is your rice’s moisture. Let it cook on low for 12-15 minutes, then turn off the heat and let it sit for 5-10 minutes.
How to cook Basmati Rice | Recipe | Cooking basmati rice, Basmati rice
Fluff it with a fork, not a spoon. A spoon mashes the grains like a bully on a playground. A fork separates them with kindness. You want each grain to stand alone, like a tiny performer on a stage.
If you lift the lid too early, you’ll get gummy rice. It’s the culinary equivalent of opening the oven to check on a cake—disaster.
