Basmati Rice 1 cup Oil 1/2 tsp Salt as needed Lemon juice 1/2 tsp
Wash the rice 2-3 times and add soak it in 1 and 1/4 cup of water for 20 minutes. After 20 minutes keep the water aside and put the rice in strainer and keep it open for 5 minutes. This step is to get he moisture get rid off from the rice to make it perfect grains. Alternatively you can saute the rice in a pan for 5 minutes in a low flame. Add this rice to a vessel and add the soaked water, salt ,lemon juice and oil.
Cover it with a lid and pressure cook for 3 whistles. Switch off the flame and allow the steam the subside. Once done, open the cooker and fluff the rice gently with fork. Be very careful not to make it mushy. For making pulao | fried rice spread this in a plate and allow it to cool. You can add 1/2 tsp of oil while spreading.
Basmati rice is ready for pulao. You can have this plain too with Rajma masala.
Notes: i hv a big problem with salt, either i am adding too much or less, if it is a gravy i am managing but for rice wt to do????????/ always getting thitu frm my dad
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