Basmati rice in Varoma bundt tin
Basmati rice steamed in a Varoma bundt tin is a fluffy side preparation made with basmati rice, cooking liquid, sea salt and water. The Thermomix steams the grains gently in the shaped tin, producing light, separate rice that slips out in an impressive ring shape, ideal alongside curries or stews for the whole family.
About this recipe
Basmati rice in Varoma bundt tin is the Thermomix TM7 recipe that turns the humblest side into a showpiece. Steamed in the shaped bundt tin that sits in the Varoma, the long basmati grains cook in a gentle cloud of steam above the bubbling water and cooking liquid, absorbing just enough moisture to stay separate and fragrant rather than sticky. Because the all-in-one kitchen machine weighs the rice and liquid directly in the mixing bowl, the water-to-rice ratio is exact every single time, removing the guesswork that usually ruins basmati. The ring shape unmoulds beautifully onto a platter, making it a striking base for a curry night, a midweek stir-fry or a festive buffet where guests help themselves. If you have been searching for basmati rice recipes that deliver restaurant-fluffy results with zero watching and no boiled-over pans, this quick side preparation proves why steaming in the Varoma beats the hob hands down.
Preparation tips
- Rinse the basmati rice in a fine sieve until the water runs almost clear before steaming; this removes surface starch and is the key to separate, fluffy grains in the bundt tin.
- Grease the bundt tin lightly with a neutral oil so the cooked rice ring releases in one clean turn, keeping its decorative shape intact for presentation at the table.
- Cook the rice while you prepare a curry or stew below or alongside; the steamed ring can be kept warm, covered, and fluffed with a fork just before unmoulding and serving.
- Season the cooking liquid with the sea salt before it meets the rice so every grain is seasoned through, and taste the liquid as you would when cooking pasta.
Recipe variations
- Coconut basmati variation: replace part of the cooking liquid with coconut milk and add a strip of lime zest to the tin for a fragrant, Asian-style rice ring that pairs beautifully with Thai or Indian curries.
- Festive herbed variation: stir chopped fresh parsley and toasted flaked almonds through the steamed rice before unmoulding for a golden, celebratory ring worthy of a holiday buffet or Sunday roast.
- Kid-friendly variation: use mild vegetable stock as the cooking liquid and serve the ring with a simple tomato sauce, turning plain basmati into a fun shape children love to fill.
Thermomix TM7 Benefits
- Exact weighing - The integrated scale of the Thermomix weighs basmati rice and liquid to the gram for the ideal ratio. [weighing]. [Precision Control]
- Gentle steaming - Varoma steaming of the TM7 surrounds the rice in the bundt tin for fluffy, separate grains every time. [steaming]. [Time Savings]
- Steady heating - The Thermomix heats the water evenly so basmati steams without sticking or boiling over. [heating]. [Multi-Function]
- Hands-free mixing - The TM7 stirs the salt into the cooking liquid while you fill the bundt tin uninterrupted. [mixing]. [Hands-Free]
- Fresh grinding - The Thermomix grinds coarse sea salt into a fine powder that dissolves instantly in the liquid. [grinding]. [Multi-Function]
Ingredients
- basmati rice
- cooking liquid
- sea salt
- water