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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 press...