Perfect Basmati Rice Method - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups basmati rice
2 tablespoons butter
3/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Wash the rice in several changes of water & drain it.
Put it in a bowl with 5 cups of water and let soak for 30 minutes.
Drain it thoroughly & let it sit in the strainer for 10 minutes.
Melt butter in a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid.
Add the drained rice.
Cook, stirring gently, over medium heat for about a minute, until all the grains are coated with butter.
Add 2 1/2 cups (1/2 litre) water & the salt.
Bring to a boil, cover, turn to very low & cook 20 minutes.
Turn off the flame & leave the pot, covered for another 10 minutes.