Cooking Basmathi rice

There is no one right method of cooking your rice right. But here's what works for me

(when I started off we almost always ate milk rice and I was determined to master the art withour a rice cooker)

1. Soak the rice in water for 20 mins to one hour (The longer the better)

2. Bring water to boil

3. Add the soaked rice

4. Add Salt to taste

5. Test rice for soft texture

6. When the rice is cooked enough use a large strainer to drain off the extra water

7. Simmer the rice for a few minutes before serving hot.

8. For special ocasions add butter or ghee and for aroma and colour screw pine (rampa) and turmeric helps!