does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effects?

krishnaamma · Feb 5, 2008

Re: does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effect

bhagirathi said: ↑

I remember reading that it is a good idea for people on a diet to remove excess starch by draining rice. On the other hand, for most normal people, it is advisable to not do so, since it a chief energy source for vegetarians.

By the way, in the olden days, didn't people drink this stuff (kanji??)

So, if you are not obese, please don't drain rice. Also remember, due to processing and polishing we lose the water soluble vitamins. There is no need to get rid of carbs as well.

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Hi Bhagirathi,
You are correct. I go with Bhagirathi. people who are on diet can remove excess water. As she said if you want to give the 'draind stuff' (Kanji) for old people who cant take solid food, will be so healthy for them. :idea Insted of any sugared drink or health drink they can drink this 'kanji' with salt and curd or even with rasam or sambar, they will get good energy and they feel like had a full meal like curd rice.

Hope this will help you

roopadadia · May 14, 2008

Re: does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effect

The kanji with curds and salt is very good for those who have white discharge.

ponnu · May 15, 2008

Re: does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effect

hi rya.........

if you cook rice in pressure cooker you can save time and gas.
do one thing... for the boiled rice keep rice and water ina pressure cooker, cook until two whistle. keep aside for cool. then open, add boiled water then strain, you will get good rice. according to the type of rice controll or reduce or increase whistle time. this type of cooked rice are without starch .
good luck
pon

rya · May 15, 2008

Re: does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effect

hi pon ,
thanks for ur tips..that makes sense.iam seeing all other messages and replies and iam learning things..
thanks

Gradhika · Feb 10, 2009

Re: does pressure cooking the rice and boiling and draining the rice have same effect

Pressure cooking the rice is better because draining leads to loss of vitamins. This is the same case of cooking vegetables. Even the water remained after cooking vegetables should not be drained. This leads to wastage of vitamins and minerals.

Radhika.