Rice is the most popular grain eaten in India. People make and eat it in different ways. Some eat boiled rice while others make khichdi, pulao and biryani. As people find it easy and right, they cook and eat it in the same way. But rice cannot give you proper nutrition in every form. This is the reason why you should know that what is the right way to cook rice? How else can you make rice healthy?
According to a TOI report, the best and healthy method of cooking rice is 'par-boiling' and 'refreshing water method'. This method helps in reducing arsenic. According to this method, rice is boiled in excess water and then the excess water is drained out. After draining out the extra water, the water is taken again and the rice is cooked again by the draining method. Apart from this method, there is another method, in which the cooked rice is stored in the refrigerator for the whole night. Storing in the fridge increases the amount of starch in rice.
Can reduce arsenic
You will be surprised to know that the amount of calories in rice cooked by this method reduces considerably, up to about 15-20 percent. If you make rice by boiling, then start making rice with this method from now. Because this method reduces arsenic by 50 percent. Please tell that in many countries arsenic is found as a ground water contaminant. Due to being in water, its presence is also found in many crops.
Take care of the right amount
There is a problem with rice that arsenic starts getting stored very fast in it. However, because of this, you do not need to be afraid of consuming rice. Because cooking rice removes arsenic. If you consume rice daily, then do not be so worried about the cooking process and calories. Just keep in mind that you have to consume it in the right quantity.
Disclaimer: Before following the methods, methods and suggestions mentioned in this article, do take the advice of a doctor or a related expert.
