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    How to cook Basmati Rice for Biryani

    July 6, 2022 By Aarthi 17 Comments

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    Basmati Rice for Biryani with step by step pictures. This is made with Basmati Rice and it is used in the making of biryani.

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    1. How to cook Basmati Rice for Biryani | Rice by Draining Method or Rapid Boil Method
    2. Basmati Rice for Biryani step by step pictures

    Basmati Rice for Biryani

    I thought of showing you all a post of how to cook basmati rice for making traditional biryani, since I will be posting lots of biryani recipe in the future..It is not that hard to cook rice, but you should be a little careful, because the rice will cook so much faster this way..I am giving you step by step recipe with pictures, which will be more helpful for you. So here you go to the recipe.

    Ingredients for Basmati Rice for Biryani

    • Good Quality Basmati Rice – 500 gms
    • Salt -2 tblspn
    • Oil- 1 tblspn
    • Whole Spices:
    • Cinnamon / Pattai – 1 small stick
    • Cloves / Krambu – 6
    • Fennel Seeds / Saunf / Sombu – 1 tsp
    • Cumin Seeds / Jeera – 1 tsp
    • Cardamom / Yelakai – 6 crushed
    • Whole Pepper – 1 tsp

    How to make Basmati Rice

     

    1. Wash basmati rice is lots of water to remove all the starch from it. Soak this in water for 30 mins. Drain this and set aside.
    2. Take a huge pot. Add lots of water and bring it to rolling boil.
    3. Add salt, oil  and all whole spices in it.
    4. Add in the drained rice and boil it rapidly for 7-8 mins. The rice will be three fourth cooked.
    5. Drain it in a colander . Make sure you remove all water from it.
    6. Spread it on a big plate and allow it to cool completely.
    7. Use this rice for briyani or any pulav..
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    How to cook Basmati Rice for Biryani | Rice by Draining Method or Rapid Boil Method

    Basmati Rice for Biryani with step by step pictures. This is made with Basmati Rice and it is used in the making of biryani.
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Soaking Time 30 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine South Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 490 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 500 grams Basmati Rice
    • 2 tbsp salt
    • 1 tbsp Oil
    • Whole Spices:
    • 1 small stick Cinnamon / Pattai
    • 6 Cloves / Krambu
    • 1 tsp Fennel Seeds / Saunf / Sombu
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds / Jeera
    • 6 crushed Cardamom / Yelakai
    • 1 tsp Whole Pepper

    Instructions
     

    • Wash basmati rice is lots of water to remove all the starch from it. Soak this in water for 30 mins. Drain this and set aside.
    • Take a huge pot. Add lots of water and bring it to rolling boil.
    • Add salt, oil  and all whole spices in it.
    • Add in the drained rice and boil it rapidly for 7-8 mins. The rice will be three fourth cooked.
    • Drain it in a colander . Make sure you remove all water from it.
    • Spread it on a big plate and allow it to cool completely.
    • Use this rice for briyani or any pulav..

    Notes

    1)The rice will take less than 10 mins to cook, so keep an eye on them.
    2)For biryani, the rice should have some bite to it. (ie) it should be cook on the outside but the inside should be a little hard.
    3)Make sure you add lots of salt to the rice, this makes the rice flavourful in the biryani.
    4) Use a fine mesh colander for straining the rice.
    Nutrition Facts
    How to cook Basmati Rice for Biryani | Rice by Draining Method or Rapid Boil Method
    Amount Per Serving (1 servings)
    Calories 490 Calories from Fat 36
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 4g6%
    Saturated Fat 0.5g3%
    Trans Fat 0.01g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
    Monounsaturated Fat 2g
    Sodium 3495mg152%
    Potassium 159mg5%
    Carbohydrates 101g34%
    Fiber 2g8%
    Sugar 0.2g0%
    Protein 9g18%
    Vitamin A 6IU0%
    Calcium 42mg4%
    Iron 1mg6%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Basmati Rice for Biryani step by step pictures 

     
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    Take all your ingredients
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    Use good quality basmati rice..Soak it for 30 mins
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    heat water in a large pot
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    add lots of salt
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    add all your spices
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    drained rice
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    and cook
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    boil it rapidly
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    till rice is ¾th cooked
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    drain in a colander
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    Spread on a plate and cool down
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    Comments

    1. LinsFood

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      This is exactly how may late granny taught me! I'm sure this is going to help lots of people!

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    2. The Yogi Vegetarian

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      Another really useful post; I didn't know this method so now I will try it- thanks 🙂
      Love the new look you gave your site btw.

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    3. [email protected]

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      I have been wanting a recipe for good Basmati rice for so long. Thank you, thank you. I can't wait to show my sons. We love your recipes.

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    4. meena

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      one of my dad's boss one english lady told me this, that u boil the rice in lots of water and once its 3/4th done just drain out excess water. that way rice also looks separate each grain and it tastes wonderful.
      bt me always in hurry so my rice gets mushy at times. hehe but ur step by step pictorial guide is awesome

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    5. Gayu

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      Very helpful tip..A sure try for my next rice dish..

      Kitchen - The Chef's Paradise

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    6. Shanthi

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      Nice stepwise post

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    7. David Hudson

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      WOW!its very simple i like these easy process I enjoy reading websites like these. It has been an great source of info. I could not locate sites like these. Thanks once again.

      basmati rice supplier
      rice exporters

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    8. Anonymous

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      Thanks. Very useful. U mentioned that you can now use the rice for your recipes. I just want to cook briyani rice.: maybe with chicken. How do I go about the next step?

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    9. Aarthi

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      @Anonymouscheck this
      https://www.yummytummyaarthi.com/2014/12/chicken-dum-biryani-recipe-restaurant.html

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    10. Anonymous

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      Hi Aarthi. what can be the substitute for a colander.any other way to remove water from the rice?

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    11. Aarthi

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      @Anonymousdrain it in a strainer or use a slotted spoon to remove the rice and keep it in a bowl

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    12. chet

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      i bought some brands of basmati rice here but there is no aroma. may i know which brand of basmati rice you use? thank you.

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    13. Aarthi

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      @cheti use india gate classic

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    14. Cindy Dy

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      It's enjoyable to learn more and more from your blog. Thanks for sharing.

      MAcy
      http://www.gofastek.com

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    15. Anonymous

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      If we are cooking 4 cups of rice for biryani, how much salt do we add - 8tbsps? I always end up not adding enough salt. And if we are cooking biryani in dum style, we cant add it towards the end. So it's always a dilemma for me.

      And btw your dishes are yummy.. you are a great cook!! Lucky to have found you 🙂

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      • Aarthi

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        Salt depends on your taste. You can taste the water from the cooking pot. It should be little salty. But dont add too much salt

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    16. Tadi Bhanu

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      I have a small doubt after finishing 3/4th cooking the rice is ready to eat or not

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