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It might seem to be a simple process, but cooking perfect rice is an art. You would need some practice before finding the right way to do it.

Method of Preparation
Take some rice and put it in a large pan containing boiling water. The heat should be just enough to have the rice dancing to the surface smoothly. Keep checking the rice for softness at the core. Once satisfied, pour off the water, and put the pan back on very low heat to cook the rice until it dries and becomes fluffy.

Brown rice may take longer to cook than white rice. People prefer cooking old rice than new for the reason that it cooks well and does not get sticky. Old rice absorbs more water, which when boils cooks the rice from within making it nice and fluffy.

It is always better to soak the rice first before cooking. It not only saves cooking time, but also makes your basmati grains expand keeping the grains from breaking when cooking. The water needed for cooking depends on your requirement. However, the general rule for one cup of rice is two cups-full of water. Rice with longer grain need more water than rice with shorter grain. The more water you use, the stickier does the rice get.

Equipment
Use a pan with a heavy base and lots of space for the steam. The lid should fit tight. Add a tad of butter or olive oil to keep the rice grains separate. While cooking do not lift the lid often. A quick peek to see whether the water has dried is sufficient.