After 10 minutes, you should have perfect rice just like this." In the clip, Sadia confirms she uses one cup of long Basmati rice and soaks it in three times the amount of luke warm water.

Segal advises using long-grain varieties of rice like basmati. "The grains cook up fluffy and separate, which is ideal for pilaf. Basmati also has a slightly nutty flavor that adds an extra layer ...

Stir beans through for last 10 minutes of cooking time. Remove curry stalks. Sprinkle curry with coconut and extra chilli, if desired. Serve with basmati rice and extra chilli. For more slow-cooking ...