Rinse the basmati rice until the water runs clear. This can be done in a bowl, by adding plenty of cold water mixing the rice and draining it; the process needs to berepeated until the water remains clear, usually four or five times. The rinsing can also be done in a sieve under cold running water.

Add the drained rice to a heavy bottom pan and the measured cold water and salt for seasoning. Mix all the ingredients well together.

Next, cover the pot with a well-fitting lid and put on. The lid shouldn't be removed from now until after the rice has rested.

Put the pot on the largest hob on a high flame.

As soon as the water starts to boil, reduce the flame to low, keeping the water on a low simmer. Cook rice this way for 8 minutes.

After 8 minutes, switch off the heat, and leave the rice to rest with the lid on for 5 minutes.

After the rice has rested, remove the lid and fluff it up gently with a fork.

You now have perfect cooked rice, ready to be served!

Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. This can be done in a bowl, by adding plenty of water mixing the rice and draining it; the process needs to berepeated until the water remains clear, usually four or five times. The rinsing can also be done in a sieve under cold running water.

Bring plenty of water to a rolling boil in a large saucepan. In this method, you will require about 4-5 cups of water for every cup of rice; you don't need to be precise, as you will boil the rice the same way you would pasta.

Once the water boils, salt it generously.

Add the rinsed rice to the boiling water and allow it to cook for 10-12 minutes. The exact cooking time will depend on your personal preference.

After 10 minutes, taste the rice for consistency and seasoning. Continue cooking or add salt if required.

Once the rice is cooked to your taste, drain it and allow it to rest in the sieve or colander for 3-5 minutes to ensure all the water is eliminated.

Once rested, move the rice to a bowl and fluff it with a fork. The cooked basmati rice is ready to be served!