A simple, no-fail recipe for the best brown rice. Cook fluffy brown rice every time. Just a few things to remember — wash the rice well, soak for at least 30 mins and cook, undisturbed, on very low flame.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time40 minutesmins
Total Time50 minutesmins
Course: Accompaniment
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 4
Calories: 182kcal
Ingredients
1cupbrown rice
3cupswater
1tspoil
1tspsalt
Instructions
Take the rice in a big bowl and fill it with regular water. As you swirl your hand through the rice and water, the water will go cloudy with all the rice starch and some husk of the brown rice.
Drain the water through a sieve and wash the rice again for 3-4 times more, until the water runs fairly clear.
Add 3 cups of warm water to the bowl and let the rice sit 30-40 mins.
Heat a saucepan. Add the rice along with the water, salt and oil. Give everything a mix. Close and cook on the lowest heat for 30 minutes till the rice is tender and all the water is absorbed by the rice.*
Remove from heat and let the rice stand, covered, for 5 mins.
Open and fluff with a fork.
Serve hot.
Notes
*If you are using a new variety of whole grain rice, start with 2½ cups of water for every cup of rice. When there is little water left, check the rice to see if you need to add more water or drain excess water.
Do not lift the lid and stir in between while the rice is cooking as it will make all the steam escape. Check only when there is very little water left to see if the rice is cooked through and if more water is needed. If needed, add hot water little by little.