How to cook rice in a pressure cooker

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The simplest& fastest method to cook rice is by using the pressure cooker. 
It is advisable to cook using a vessel inside the cooker.

1 cup of rice is more than enough for an adult.
1 cup normally refers to 200 ml of rice.
The ratio of rice : water varies with the kind of rice used and the nature of the dish.

1 cup Basmati Rice - 2 cups water

1 cup Raw rice - 3 cups water.



Method
Step 1

Add water in the cooker ( little less than 1/4 of the cooker capacity). Place the plate given along with the cooker in it .

Step 2

Wash rice well. Add needed water and keep the vessel with rice & water inside the cooker.

Step 3

Fit the rubber gasket properly inside the lid of the cooker .

Step 4

Close the cooker till it fits properly and locks firmly and place it on the stove to cook.

Step 5

Wait for 3 whistles (Steam is released from the vent which is closed with the weight with a sound) and switch off the gas.

Do not open the cooker immediately.Wait for the pressure to go down. ( which takes about 10-15 minutes )

Step 7

Open the cooker and your rice is ready.









Hope this helps you.

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