Cooking rice - the right way!

Starting to be afraid of rice, why? - Nowadays many people start scared when they hear the name of rice. Many people believe that eating rice increases weight, increases the risk of diabetes or gas and heavyness in the stomach. This is why many people have started removing rice from their plates completely. But if we talk about Ayurveda, rice is considered very perfect and sacred food there. According to Ayurveda, rice is a diet that gives instantly energy to the body, lighten to digest and helps to keep the mind calm. Now the question is if rice is so good then why is it considered the cause of many problems in today's time. This is not our rice but our way of cooking and eating rice. Due to lack of time and modern lifestyle we have left the traditional way our ancestors used to cook rice. Rice can become a very light and balanced meal if the same correct way is adopted again. How to make the right choice of rice The first step is to make the right choice of rice. Many types of rice are available in the market today but according to Ayurveda, eating old rice is always considered better. Old rice is one which has been cut for at least a year. New rice becomes more sticky when cooked and is considered a little heavy to digest. This can increase cough in the body, which can lead to problems like heavyness, lethiness and weight gain. Contrary, old rice dries up a little over time and its nature lighter. Such rice is easy to digest and gives more relaxation to the body. So whenever you buy rice try to buy at least a year old. Along with this, it is better to choose unpolished rice like gold masoorie or traditional basmati rice instead of very polished white rice because these natural nutrients are more safe. Why is it necessary to wash and soak rice It is very important to wash and soak rice before cooking. Many people just wash rice with water and cook it straight, but that's not the right way. Extra starch over rice and sometimes dust or other particles too. So rice should be washed with clean water at least three to four times. Donations should be rubbed with light hands while washing and washed until the water appears clean. After this, the washed rice should be soaked in water for about half an hour to an hour. Soaking rice grains suck water and cook quickly. This makes rice easier to digest and reduces stomach gas or heavyness problem. The right way to cook rice Nowadays rice is cooked in pressure cooker in most homes because it saves time. But traditionally rice was cooked in an open pot. Cooking rice in an open pot helps steam and excess heat out which makes rice light and playful. For this you can use clay pot, brass pot or thick fried stainless steel pot. Recipe of cooking rice in open pot First of all, put about four to five times water in the pot and boil it. When water boils good, put wet rice in it. Keep the fire medium and let the rice slowly cook. As the rice boils, the water like white foam appears on top. This is the extra starch called Mand. When the rice is almost ripe and the grains start softening then turn off the gas and cover the utensils a little and remove the thighs carefully. The rice that leaves after removing the thigh is light, fried and easy to digest. How to make rice more balanced A little pure desi cow ghee can be added to it to make the cooked rice more balanced. Ghee reduces the rice rice and makes it easier to digest. This also reduces the possibility of gas in the body. If anyone has more cough or winter problems, a clove or two can be added in water while cooking rice, a little turmeric or a little pepper. If there is gas problem in the stomach, adding some roasted cumin in cooked rice is also considered beneficial. Benefits of this way made rice This is how cooked rice is light and does not feel heavy or laziness after eating. When rice is cooked in an open pot and its mand is removed, its glycemic effect can also be less. So people with limited quantity of rice diabetes can also include in their food. Always eat fresh rice One important thing is that rice should always be eaten fresh and hot. Keeping cooked rice for longer and reheating it later is not considered right. Repeated heating can cause rice heavy digestion and cause stomach problems. So cook as much rice as necessary for a meal. Eating fresh rice with peanut lentils, vegetables or curry makes it a balanced and nutritious meal. Conclusion Rice is not a bad food in itself. The real difference is how we choose, how we wash and cook it. If rice is cooked correctly and eaten in a balanced quantity, it can become a body energizing, light and balanced meal. So rather than being afraid of rice, adopting its correct traditional way can be a more sensible step. Do you also feel heavy or sleep after eating rice? Save India movement