A FEW TIPS FOR
COOKING RICE &
Raw rice should
always be washed in cold water. Washing in hot water will break the grains and
destroy the nutritional value.
Start cooking on high heat. When it reaches
boiling point reduce heat and cook on low heat till all the water is absorbed.
Allow the rice to stand for at least 10 minutes after cooking before serving.
Use 2 cups of
water for 1 cup of rice. However the amount of water will vary with the quality
of rice and through experience the right amount of water to be used will be
arrived at. A little more water would be needed if boiled rice is sued. While
cooking rice in a pressure cooker use 1½ cups of water for 1 cup of rice.
A Biryani or
Pulao is a rice dish in which rice is cooked together with vegetables, meat or
chicken together with various spices in a closed vessel over low heat. There
are a few differences in preparing a Biryani and Pulao. Preparing Biryani, is a
long process as the rice and meat along with other ingredients are first cooked
separately, then layered in a huge vessel and simmered on a low flame. A Pulao
is much easier to prepare as the rice and meat / vegetables and the other
ingredients are all cooked together in one go! Even
thoughI suggest Basmati Rice in my recipes here, any other good quality rice
may be used instead.
Spiced rice, Briyanis and Pulao can be prepared in advance
of a party and stored in the freezer.
Just before serving, cover the rice with a lid and place in a hot oven for 15
minutes for heating or heat for 4 or 5 minutes in a microwave oven.
WHITE STEAMED RICE
Serves
6 Preparation and cooking time 45 minutes
1cup
raw rice
2
cups water
A
pinch of salt
Wash
the rice and soak in 2 cups of water and a pinch of salt for 15 minutes. Place
on heat and bring to boil. Reduce heat and cook on low heat till done and all
the water is absorbed. Cover and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving. This is the
standard plain rice eaten every day. Serve with any curry, dhal or pepper
water.
No comments:
Post a Comment