How to cook Rice.

Basics Of Cooking : How to cook Rice


I would like to share how to cook different varieties of rice. This will be helpful for bachelors and who don't know abc of cooking. I tried this so many times with different proportions of water with some varieties of rice so giving my suggestions here.





Ponni Boiled White Rice/Ponni pulungal arisi/Raja Bhogam Rice

Rice    - 1 Cup.
Water -  2 1/2 Cups.

Steps:

• Wash the rice with water.
• Soak it in water for 30 to 45 minutes.
• Transfer the rice to a pressure cooker/Electric cooker.
• Allow 3 whistles.
• Switch off the flame.
• Once the pressure releases, you can open it and use.

Sona Masoori White Rice

Rice    - 1 Cup

Water - 2 Cups

Steps:

• Wash the rice with water.
• No soaking required for this rice.
• Put it in a pressure cooker/Electric cooker.
• Allow for 3 whistles and off the flame
• Once the pressure sets down, open and use.

Sona Masoori Brown rice/ Kaikuthal arisi

Rice - 1 Cup

Water - 2 1/2 Cups

Steps: 

• Wash the rice with water.
• Let it soak for 10 to 15 min.
• Cook in the pressure cooker for 4 whistles.
• Can also use electric cooker.

Jeera Rice

Rice    - 1 Cup.

Water  - 1 1/2 Cups.

Ghee   - 1 to 2 Tbsp.

Steps:

• Wash the rice very gently in water.
• Spread the rice in kitchen towel.
• After a minute, the water will be absorbed.
• Then roast it with ghee for 3 to 4 min.
• Now you can it for your briyani recipes.

Notes:

• Quality of rice plays a major role in all rice varieties.

• If u want to feed it for small kids, can add extra 1/2 cup water to all varieties.