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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
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 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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