How to cook plain rice perfectly?

Many of us face problem while cooking the perfect plain rice. Sometimes it gets overcooked or it gets sticky.  Let us see how to cook the perfect plain- Basmati Rice.

Steps-

• Take 2 cups of plain Basmati Rice and wash well.
• Drain out all the water and keep the rice aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
• After 15 minutes take a pot adding 4 cups of water and bring it to boil adding some salt to taste and 2 tbsp Olive oil / or any cooking oil.
• As the water begins to boil add the rice in it. This should be on high flame.

• As the rice begins to boil reduce the flame to medium and keep stiring carefully from the edges. Keep checking in between so that the rice is not overcooked. The process normally takes 8 to 10 minutes depending on the type of rice.
• As soon as the rice looks 90% cooked transfer it in a big siever to drain out all the water. Spread the rice gently over the siever. Set this aside for 10 minutes.
• If you feel the rice is a bit overcooked, then you need to place the siever of rice into cold running water. This will stop the cooking process of rice leaving it non sticky.

Enjoy your perfectly cooked Basmati plain rice with the gravy of your choice.