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    How to Cook Brown Rice (3 ways)

    Last Updated On: Aug 9, 2022 by Aarthi

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    How to Cook Brown Basmati Rice with step wise pictures. Healthy rice which can be used in making pulao, biryani or fried rice. This basmati rice is rich in fibre and is very good for weight loss too.

    How to Cook Brown Rice

    I have recently started including brown rice in my diet. I don't like brown rice before, but when hubby and me started diet, we have strictly avoided rice, but when we feel like having rice, this is the rice which i prefer to use. Bought this container of brown basmati rice when we visited supermarket before, i totally loved it a lot and using it a lot now. I am using this for making biryani as well and finding it turn out good.

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    Table of Contents

    • 📖 Recipe Card
    • How to Cook Brown Rice | Brown Rice Cooking Method
    • How to Cook Brown Basmati Rice 
    • How to Cook Brown Rice (by Draining Method)
    • How to Cook Brown Rice (Absorption Method)
    • Tips & Tricks

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    How to Cook Brown Rice | Brown Rice Cooking Method

    Healthy rice which can be used in making pulao, biryani or fried rice. This basmati rice is rich in fiber and is very good for weight loss too.
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    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4 servings
    Calories: 172kcal
    Author: Aarthi

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup Brown Basmati Rice
    • 2 cup Water

    Instructions

    • Take rice in a bowl and wash it really well with different changes of water. Now take it in a bowl and cover with water..Let it soak for a minimum of 15 mins, you can soak it upto 1 hour max.
    • Now drain the rice and add it in a pot. Add water and bring it to a boil.
    • Cover the pot and simmer to the lowest flame. Cook this for 15 to 17 mins by which time the rice must have absorbed all the water.
    • Now off the flame open it and fluff it with a fork. Cover the pot again and leave to sit for 15 mins.
    • Now you can fluff it and serve or use in your cooking.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servings | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 1mg
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    How to Cook Brown Basmati Rice 

    1)Take brown basmati rice in a bowl. Soak them for 30 mins.

    2)Take it in a sauce pan.

    3)Add water

    4)Put it on heat.

    5)Bring it to a boil.

    6)Cover and simmer till rice absorbed all water

    7)Take it off the heat and let it stand for 10 mins

    8)Fluff up the rice

    9)Serve

     

    How to Cook Brown Rice (by Draining Method)

     

    I have recently started including brown rice in my diet. I don't like brown rice before, but when hubby and me started diet, we have strictly avoided rice, but when we feel like having rice, this is the rice which i prefer to use. I bought this container of brown rice when we visited supermarket before. Totally loved it a lot and using it a lot now. I am using this for making biryani as well and finding it turn out good. 

    Prefer cooking this rice by draining method, because it removes all the excess starch from rice and keeps it separated..The key point you have to remember when cooking rice by draining method is, you have to always stand near it and also keep on tasting the rice, so you never end up in mushy sticky rice.

    Ingredients for How to Cook Brown Rice

    • Brown Rice - 1 cup
    • Water - 8 cups
    • Salt - 2 tsp

    Instructions for How to Cook Brown Rice

    1. Wash and soak brown rice for 1 hour. Drain and set aside.
    2. Heat water in a sauce pan, bring it to a good boil.
    3. Add in salt. Add in the drained rice and boil it for 15 to 17 mins.
    4. Drain and Use accordingly.

    How to Cook Brown Rice Step by Step

    I used India Gate Brown Rice
    Loved the aroma as well as it is not as pungent
    as normal brown rice
    Measure your rice in a bowl
    Wash them well
    Cover with water and soak it for 1 hour
    This soaking process softens the rice a bit and
    cooks it little faster
    I always prefer cooking  brown rice by draining method,
    but when i am in a hurry i use pressure cooker to cook rice.
    Add salt to boiling water
    add the drained rice
    let it come up to a rolling boil again
    let it cook for 10 mins or so
    you can see the rice getting little softer

     

    now simmer the pot and keep cooking
     while you keep on tasting the rice.
    I cooked it for 5 to 7 more mins..
    I like my rice all fluffy and the rice looking separated..
    Just like this
    So i drain them..you can keep on cooking till your
     preferred texture reaches
    Serve hot with curry..

     

    How to Cook Brown Rice (Absorption Method)

     

    Ingredients to Cook Brown Rice (absorption method)

    • Brown Rice - 1 cup
    • Salt - ½ tsp to ¾ tsp
    • Water - 3 cup

    How to Cook Brown Rice (absorption method)

    1. Take rice in a bowl and wash it really well with different changes of water. Now take it in a bowl and cover with water..Let it soak for a minimum of 15 mins, you can soak it upto 1 hour max.
    2. Take water in a sauce pan. Add some salt and mix well. Bring this to a boil.
    3. Now drain the rice and add it to the boiling water, cover the pot and simmer to the lowest flame. Cook this for 15 to 17 mins by which time the rice must have absorbed all the water.
    4. Now take it off the flame open it and fluff it with a fork. Cover the pot again and leave to sit for 15 mins.
    5. You can fluff it and serve or use in your cooking.

    How to Cook Brown Rice step by step pictures

     
    take your rice
     
     
    Measure 1 cup of rice
     
     
    Wash them in several changes of water
     
    soak this for 15 mins
     
    Bring 3 cups of water to a boil..You can add some
    salt in this as well..I didn't add
    Drain the rice and add to boiling water
     
    Mix well
     
    Bring it to boil
     
    Cover and simmer till the water is absorbed
     
    Now it is done
     
    fluff it..Cover and set aside for 15 mins
     
    Serve
     

    Tips & Tricks

    • For making dum biryani add 2 cup water to 1 cup rice. Since you will be cooking it again during the dum process.
    • For making fried rice add 2.5 cup of water to 1 cup rice.
    • Serving it with curries, you can follow this proportion itself, but if you want little more softer rice, you can add upto 3.5 cup of water to 1 cup of rice.

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