put rice, water and salt in a pot and put heat on high. no lid.
once boiling reduce heat to medium (keep it at a steady little boil).
when rice is not covered by water any more add a bit of oil, stir, cover with tight fitting lid, and turn heat to smallest setting you have.
wait a couple minutes.
fluff up rice with a fork and enjoy.
idiot-proof guide to cook white basmati rice:
1 cup rice
2 cups water
bit of salt
bit of oil
put rice, water and salt in a pot and put heat on high. no lid.
once boiling reduce heat to medium (keep it at a steady little boil).
when rice is not covered by water any more add a bit of oil, stir, cover with tight fitting lid, and turn heat to smallest setting you have.
wait a couple minutes.
fluff up rice with a fork and enjoy.