How to cook Basmati Rice in 5 minutes by Sheba

[dtarm1]

What is the point of heating the oil? Oil floats on top of water (unless you use the same technique as BP did in the Gulf of Mexico) and when you dump the water into the pot, the oil floats on top of the water. I guess you can let the oil heat to about 400-500 degrees on accident then pour the water into the pot to get a big surprise.....

[ufdtrust]

I think its very simple and helpful. You presented very well.

[Davidsonjones49]

Wonderful & very helpful!

[chisaoboy]

That looks like the rice I get in the Pakistani restaurant. Nowhere else do they make the rice grains so separate. Maybe this is their secret. Thank you.

[verocity]

Annnnd

[hemiv8power]

so it REALLY takes at least ONE HOUR and 5 mins to make this.... FALSE advertisement...

[sfehmi]

@hemiv8power - Yes if you count soaking the rice for one hour - most people would be doing other things during that time.

I usually soak lentils and rice over night to cook the next day.

[NatureCureTube]

@hemiv8power the video says that it COOKS in 5 minutes and that's true. You misread it and made a silly accusation.

[elgallitorodriguez]

wiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii­iii xD

[generatrix999]

Once you master rice in a pressure cooker, you'll shit can your rice cooker like I did.

[Monst780]

I love you Sheba but I must say, being able to cook rice in five or ten minutes with a pressure cooker doesn't save me any time when I have to remember to soak the rice for an hour anyway. Is there something I am missing because, I cant recount all the occasions where I needed rice on short notice but dont want to compromise on the fabulous flavour I get from your recipes.

[generatrix999]

@Monst780

You don't need to soak.

Me 5 min for rice, unsoaked, thats cook time, pressure time (like she says) is about 2-3 min. Don't use more than medium heat, you'll burn the bottom.

[ladybugsing]

lovely, I have an Indian store close by what spices would you suggest. They have a lot of whole grains, rice and whole spices. Would you always infuse them with oil and heat?

[reenachitra]

pls show us how to cook regular rice without starch

[anilm2010]

Awesome :)! Nice Tutorial, My mom told me to learn cooking, I found your video, so thanks!

[nexthazard]

i dun have a pressure cooker xD !

[annieala2009]

Thankyou so much for the demostration. It looks delicious too!!

[kunjidee]

the rice looks a little bit soggy aunty

[rickrasa]

Hi,would the cooking time and amount of water

be the same for brown basmati rice?Thanks.

[sfehmi]

@rickrasa yes

[mrsavi2008]

plz can u just tell me the company name of the pressure cooker

[sfehmi]

@mrsavi2008 - I have used several including Hawkins from India.

[jusssam1]

@mrsavi2008 i think this cooker name is fajor pressur cooker..it looks like that

[idogis1]

Thanks, rice is the one thing that I consistently never do right.

[roan33]

Don't got cumin seeds, but cumin powder and I don't got a pressure cooker, but an expensive japanese rice cooker. Can I add the powder and oil in with the basmati rice into the rice cooker?

[sfehmi]

@roan33 - you can certainly cook it in a rice cooker. However, if you do not have cumin seeds I would suggest that you use 1/8 of onion and thinly slice it and fry the onions till light brown and then add rice and let it cook till done.

The cumin powder will not work for this.

[roan33]

@sfehmi thanks for replying, im trying it now, whole place smells like onions (in a good way)

[Artemis458]

"here goes the pressure...weeeeee!"

lol

[Gladtobemom]

Well, I did it. I was actually looking for the method of making Basmati rice in the oven with buttered lavash in the pan.

I have a pressure cooker, so I thought I'd give it a go. It worked out GREAT. Fluffy and light and quite wonderful.

[sfehmi]

Thx - It is real nice to know that it worked for you too. It works for me each time.

[SweetLifeSarahNTiff]

MMM I love Basmati rice! I need to buy a pressure cooker! For now a steamer works wonderfully!

[realbasmatirice]

Nice Video!

[hasnainclub]

nice vid... But get off the fake accent and talk a little less, its annoying

[pinkybro]

it looks a little conjeiled.. is there any way to fluff this up. i like my rice fluffy and light. good vid tho

[Delphi333]

Thanks for your videos - they're great! However in the instruction manual of my PC is specifically warns against cooking rice and other starches as they can foam up and clog the steam release valve, causing to much pressure inside the PC - hence an explosion. Perhaps soaking the rice beforehand as you suggest and making sure it's clear before placing in the PC is KEY? Not sure...just wondering... Thanks again!

[Delphi333]

Or more likely it depends on the model of the PC...I guess I shouldn't try it in mine but maybe it's safe in others... :-(

[sfehmi]

Yes - you need to soak and wash the rice. I usually use Basmati rice and have never had the problem. But as always it is best to follow directions and be safe.

[Deanwrd]

You didn't stir the cummen. Yeah I would have add a stir in there before putting the lid on as well as the salt. I really got to try the chicken and vegetable broth though. Thanks. ~D

[WasGibtsLeute]

I will try this today.

[LilaMya22]

Thank you! I can't wait to get one. I really like yours!

[LilaMya22]

Can you please tell me where I can buy this pressure cooker? I live in Pennyslvania, USA Thanks in advance.....

[sfehmi]

Try bed bath and beyond. Even Walmart should have some brands.

[luvtrance1]

I bought one from Walmart. So, I'm sure you can find one there or target.

[rajarova]

Hi, Can I still cook rice without soaking? I sometimes go out in a hurry and forget to soak rice, so could you please suggest how to cook just plain rice without soaking and without cumin seeds. Lets say I want to cook one cup of rice in pressure cooker and I just want it plain. How long do I cook? I would really appreciate your help.

[sfehmi]

Make sure that you wash the rice well. You will know that when the water does not become cloudy, Cumin seeds are not a requirement, they add flavor. Rest you can follow my method.

[lyndacallen]

You have made cooking a pleasure with you simlpe recipes  & videos ..thank you soooooooo much ...

[wulfdogcat]

Thanks for the information sfehmi. John

[wulfdogcat]

I tried it and my rice stuck to the bottom of the cooker. I used oil, but what caused it to stick. How long total was it cooking with the lid on?

[sfehmi]

As soon as the pressure builds turn off the heat and do not open the cooker.

Check back the video at 3:20. Let the rice cook itself in the steam of the pressure. The pressure should be able to release on its own. Once the pressure is fully released open the pressure cooker and you should have cooked rice.

[wulfdogcat]

Why do you need a candle burning on your stove?

[sfehmi]

Just to get the smell out. Nothing else in particular

[generatrix999]

That's a Fagor P-cooker, pressure is adequate when yellow pin pop's-up, which is before the steam goes "wooosh" and is raging out the valve.

Environmentally safe?

An exploding pressure cooker most likely caused the death an elderly Pike County woman. Fern Mullins, had been canning vegetables and the pressure cooker exploded. Reported by: Web Producer

Tuesday, Jul 29, 2008 @08:59pm CST

[generatrix999]

BTW... if you ain't got no pressure cooker, you be missin-out!

Everything tastes better when its cooked in a P-cooker, although Im not a fan of pressure cooking seasonings/spices, I add them later.

Corn on the cob p-cooked... to die for.

[MrXcz]

Thanks for your cooking videos. . . will be trying them out!

What kind of pressure cooker is yours, mine is aluminum with the weight on top. Am considering a stainless steel unit.

Thanks!

[sfehmi]

I have several and use both aluminum and stainless steel. Have no preferece. Stainless steel is easier to maintain. Aluminum easily looses color after few washes in dish washer.

[MrXcz]

Thanks!

[GWOZ0Z0]

why do you soak the rice?

[sfehmi]

Basmati rice turns out better when soaked. Also some of the starch gets removed so the rice grains do not stick to each other.

Try cooking without soaking and you will note the difference

[communitypull]

thankyou.

[romkdick]

u have a bright future in becoming the next celeb chef

[romkdick]

5 minutes plus 1 hour of soaking

[daddi4551]

rice in 5 minutes

soak for a hour

the video was over 6 minutes and the cuts were very easy to see

pressure cooker ended up being a

CROCK

[Seefudi]

Doesn't your pressure cooker's vent clog up from the rice frothing or foaming? Some pressure cooker manufacturers want you to cook rice in a bowl inside the pressure cooker. Mine's still sitting in its box, I'm getting a lot of inspiration first from your videos.

[djukatrciguz]

LOL in 5 minutes. I can make any dish in 5 minutes if all is prepared. But preparations take 3-4 hrs.

[paksallion]

read the title. preperation isnt cooking :S

[sfehmi]

FYI - fast forward the Biryani video to 3:40 where the rice is boiled.

[sfehmi]

Did you soak the rice and washed it before cooking. If you do not want to use oil then I would suggest do not cook in a pressure cooker. Simply boil it and drain out the water. Watch my video on Biryani - I boil the rice and then use the boiled rice for the biryani. You can boil the rice a bit longer add salt and your rice will be done.

[lalitsrana]

Thanks but can you please teach cook rice without oil.

All my rice becomes sticky rice, I wish like you I can make them fluffy and seperated.

I used your way (minus the oil) but still the rice is sticky.

Is oil required to make them seperated?

[dushtucheley]

How do u keep your kitchen so clean.I also have gas oven and I have the steel stands.I try to clean them and but yours are so clean.How do you clean them.I love your recipes especially the fish with mustard oil.Infact ,I learned how to cook fish from your recipe.

[sfehmi]

Thx for your nice comment. I am glad I could be of some help.

As to the stands, I usually put them in the dish washer and it does the cleaning for me. There are some oven cleaners that get the rust out. So you can try those if your oven has spots.

[TheRealEmskiHelp]

She cleans up before recording.

[amnoodle1]

This helps me get dinner done quickly! thanks Sfehmi!

[sooreta]

wow, I'll try this. It takes 45 minutes to cook in a rice cooker and sometimes gets crispy on the bottom which I don't like.Thanks for this tip. I guess I have to start shopping for a pressure cooker.

[janican71]

Could you use brown basmati rice? If you can, how long should that be soaked? Thanks so much for your recipes.

[sfehmi]

Yes you can use brown basmati rice. You would still want to soak it for one hour.

[hamadusi]

what about the hate is it high or low?

[sfehmi]

It is on high

[reenachitra]

also, wat kind of pressure cooker is it and how many whistles need to come?

[reenachitra]

how much amount of water u used for 1 1/2 cup basmati rice

[sfehmi]

It was two cups of water

[tayybaahmad]

hi, thanks for recipe, i was intending to buy a rice cooker but it seems u saved my money,i am happy,thanx. and can u plz tell me if the moong dal kichri take the same time?? i am asking beacuse dal is a little bit hard Or?

[sfehmi]

Yes it should take the same time. Only thing I would do is to soak the moong dal also with rice.

The kichri comes out pretty well. I also add a couple of red dried chillis that adds a bit of spice. This is optional. Thanks for your question.

[hadman09]

I saw your recipe.I never saw rice cooked in pressure cooker,may be that's good if you don't have time.I am amazed at how clean your kitchen is,its spotless.I was wondering how do you clean your burner sides,I mean the steel things above your gas burner?

[sfehmi]

All those go in the dish washer and they come out pretty clean.

[lovehilary]

well thx for the link but -- i really like it when it has more masala's na all that but ur rice looks good soo thx for the video

[sfehmi]

For more masala try the Biryani Recipe which is also on my channel.

Thx -

[fignon]

you can use any oil except engine oil or baby oil!

[sfehmi]

Soaking brings out the real flavor of Basmati Rice. If you are in a rush you can cook without soaking. I am afraid the result will not be as good.

[Turbolad995]

Very good video and well explained. Do you cook other types of rice in your pressure cooker?

[sfehmi]

Yes - you can cook almost any type of rice using pressure cooker.

[humbleRaj]

Is it neccessary to soak rice for an Hour for cooking in Five Minutes?

[heebay]

Quick and easy to make - goooooooood