Add fresh lime zest and a dab of butter to the cooked Basmati rice, delicious. Cook the basmati rice in water containing 1 cinnamon stick, 6 whole cloves and 2 garlic cloves for an aromatic taste.
JASMINE RICE
Try substituting the cooking water for coconut milk or coconut water AND/OR add a crushed lemongrass stalk to your cooking liquid.
BROWN RICE
Toasting brown rice grains in a little butter or olive oil before adding water brings out their flavour and adds a fantastic nutty note in the finished dish.