• Wash the rice with water properly using palms and drain the water.
• Repeat the process 3-4 times, every time changing water.
• Soak rice in enough water and keep aside for 15 minutes.

There are two methods of preparing rice.

The First Method :

• On the gas, place plenty of water to boil.
• Drain out the water from the rice and add it to the boiling water.
• Add salt to it.
• When it starts boiling low down the flame of the gas and cover it partially.
• Keep an eye, to check take a grain and press it between fingers.
• If done, remove and drain out the water completely.

Note: Do not throw the remaining water as it can be used as to starch clothes.

The Second Method :

• Take rice in a pressure cooker.
• Add salt and water to it. (Water should be 1/4th finger above the rice.)
• Cover and cook.
• Allow 1 whistle.
• Switch off the gas and allow steam to come out fully before opening.

Note: Do not throw away the leftover water as it can be used for kneading chapati or paratha dough.

Tip: Add a few drops of lemon a tsp. of oil to rice before boiling to seperate each grain.