Ingredients

• Long grain rice (Basmati) ,Water

How to Make How to make Rice

• Take 1 cup basmati, long grain rice, wash with water in a rotary motion, between palms.
• Remove water 2-3 times till milkiness disappears.
• Soak with enough water over the rice, add 1/2 tsp. salt.
• Keep aside for 15 minutes.
• Use the same procedure for any other variety of rice, but make sure you soak rice for 30 minutes.
• To proceed on Stove:
• On stove, place plenty of water to boil.
• When water begins to boil, add rice along with the water in which it was soaked.
• Once boiling resumes, simmer and cover the vessel partially.
• Simmer till done, (approx 10 minutes)
• To check if rice is done, take a grain between thumb & finger.
• Press. It should break easily, but not be hard.
• It should also not become pasty.
• Remove and drain in the sink in a colander. Save water in a container to dilute and use as starch for clothes.
• How to cook rice in a Pressure Cooker:
• In pressure cooker, take rice in a cooker container.
• Add the water in which it was soaked too. Add enough water so that the water is a little less than double the quantity of rice.
• Cover, and cook for 2 whistles. For any other variety of rice other than Basmati rice, cook for an extra whistle.
• Allow steam to escape and cool cooker before opening.
• To proceed in the Microwave:
• In microwave, heat 3 cups water in a large bowl (Use the rice water first).
• Add rice to the boiling water.
• Cover loosely and cook on high for 14-15 minutes.
• Allow to stand for 5-7 minutes before opening.
• If you are not using Basmati rice, increase the quantity of water by half cup.
• Always use a large, deep bowl, to avoid overflows and spillovers.