Basic White Rice is one of the most common dishes that is enjoyed in almost every part of the world. It is a versatile dish that can be eaten along with any gravy or dal.
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Recipe Info
Prep Time 5 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 20 minutesmins
Servings 2
Category Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Ingredients For Basic White Rice Recipe | Plain Rice
1CupRice
2CupWater
1TeaspoonCooking Oil
1/2TeaspoonSaltoptional
Step By Step Instructions for Basic White Rice Recipe | Plain Rice
Wash one cup of rice and put it in pressure cooker.
1 Cup Rice
Add two cups of water along with a few drops of cooking oil to it. The oil prevents the rice from sticking together.
1 Teaspoon Cooking Oil
Optionally, you can also add some salt. This helps the salt get absorbed during cooking and prevents the rice from sticking.
1/2 Teaspoon Salt
Turn the heat to high. Wait for 3 steams (around 10 mins) and turn off the heat.
You can also use a pan/container with for cooking and cover it with a lid.
If cooking without a lid, add 3 cups of water instead.
The given measurements are for 2 people. You can scale the quantity of rice and water in the same ratio up or down as desired.