By Krati Purwar
February 22, 2024
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Cooking rice seems like the easiest task, but with a few mistakes, you can end up with halwa-like grains. Rice is among the most versatile ingredients in your kitchen. It can be used to cook, pulao, biryani, or paired with your favourite curry. Here are a few things to avoid to make the fluffiest grains.
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Putting too much or too little water can ruin the texture of rice grains. Usually, you can cook tender one cup of rice in two cups of water, and fluffy rice with 1.5 cups of water.
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No matter what variety of rice grains you are using for cooking, always rinse the grains. It speeds up the cooking process as well as ensures hygiene.
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If you want fluffy and unbroken rice grains, you should avoid stirring while it cooks. The spatula disrupts the cooking process, and you will witness a gummy texture.
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It is important that you let the rice sit for a while after cooking. It cooks further in its heat and achieves a better and fluffier texture.
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Rice needs some time to cook. Therefore, cooking on a high flame is a big no-no. You must cook the grains slowly to achieve the best quality of cooked rice.
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Just a pinch of salt can do wonders while you cook rice. It will ensure that you get fluffy grains and adds a bit of flavour to otherwise a bland dish.
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Soaking is important for cooking rice, especially aromatic grains. It will help you get rid of any chemical residue and speed up the process of cooking.
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