Basmati Rice (Oryza sativa)

Open pan - put boiling water to an open bowl. Add rice slowly with gentle stirring. Cook for 7-8 minutes on medium heat. Drain extra boiling water.

Close pan - put water & rice in a pan, tighten the lid and simmer for 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the pan to stand covered for 5 minutes.

Microwave - put soaked rice and add measured quantity of water in a bowl & stir. Select cooking option & timings as per available oven. Remove from oven and let it stand covered for 8-10 minutes before serving. For a 650/900 watt oven, use 250 -300 g of basmati rice at a time.

Automatic electric rice cooker  - put soaked rice in a cooker and add measured quantity of water. Switch on the cooker. After cooking, cooker will automatically switch off from cook mode to keep warm mode. Allow the rice to steam on this mode before serving.

Best before-24 months from manufacturing date.