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 ...

All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ensure tender, separate grains. Baking basmati rice in a 375°F oven earned the ...

Chicken Biryani is a delightful and flavorful dish that holds a special place on Ramadan tables worldwide. This aromatic ...

Last week I shared a recipe for comedian/actor Aziz Ansari's favorite chicken korma recipe - his mother's. This week I thought I'd post my favorite recipe for making basmati rice,... Last week I ...

If the package for enriched medium- and long-grain rice says not to wash the rice, then don't. The cooking times are calibrated for unrinsed, dry grains, and rinsing can alter the texture, not to ...

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 ...