Basmati rice is known for its fluffy texture, floral aroma, and unique nutty taste. You can make basmati rice on the stovetop, in an Instant Pot, or in a rice cooker. Regardless of the cooking method, ...

Making a pot of perfectly fluffy rice is a deceptively simple task. There aren’t a lot of steps that stand between you and cooked rice, but the choices you make during this brief process can have a ...

5 cups water 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 chicken broth cube, such as Knorr (optional) - add more salt if cube not used 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala (five spices) 1/2 teaspoon ...

The two are more different than they are alike.

Rice varieties differ greatly in texture, flavor, and nutrition. Basmati is aromatic and fluffy; arborio is creamy for risotto; black rice is nutrient-rich; jasmine is soft and fragrant; brown rice is ...

It's the best method, no matter what type of rice you have.

I ruined a pot of basmati rice and learned why this delicate grain demands patience, precision and restraint. From soaking and water ratios to heat control, this first-person guide shares mistakes, ...

Whether cooking basmati, jasmine or red, everyone has a way to make rice. Measure up to the first knuckle? Wash until the water runs clear? Stovetop or rice cooker with bells and whistles? This week, ...

It may seem counter-intuitive, but it is the easy things that people often find more difficult to do. My son Asad can make a mean halva, several varieties in fact, but finds cooking a pot of plain ...