How to Cook Red Rice perfectly? is the one question which is trending when everyone wants to keep themselves healthy and free from non-communicable diseases. Generally white rice is inexpensive and lacks nutrients except 95% of carbs, whereas colored rice is rich in antioxidants & nutrients like protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins and fat. Red rice completes our diet by providing all the nutrients we need for a healthy, stress-free life. Now let’s look at how to cook red rice in one pot to perfection so that it may be enjoyed as a variety of rice as well as a side dish. I use the well-known Poongar red rice from southern India in this dish. Any red rice will work in the same manner.
Ingredients
- 1 cup red rice (Poongar Rice)
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups water
Directions
- Quickly rinse the red rice once or twice.
- Drain the water and add 2 1/2 cups of clean water to soak.
- Red rice should be soaked for 4 to 6 hours to make it easier to prepare and more tender to consume as regular rice.
- After soaking for 4 hours add one more cup of water and keep it in a flame preferably heavy bottom based.
- Once it begins to boil, turn the heat down to low and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
- Every now and then, stir.
- Turn off the flame once it is thoroughly cooked, then cover it with a lid.
- Keep it closed for 15 mins.
- Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice.
- Perfectly cooked Red Rice is ready to serve.
- Serve warm with curry of your choice as a regular Indian Meals.
How to Cook Red Rice perfectly? Cook Traditional Poongar Rice
How to Cook Red Rice perfectly? is the one question which is trending when everyone wants to keep themselves healthy and free from non-communicable diseases. Generally white rice is inexpensive and lacks nutrients except 95% of carbs, whereas colored rice is rich in antioxidants & nutrients like protein, fiber, minerals, vitamins and fat. Red rice completes our diet by providing all the nutrients we need for a healthy, stress-free life.
⏲️ Prep Time
4 hrs
⏲️ Cook Time
30 Min.
🍴 Serves
2
🍽️ Meal
Lunch
Ingredients
- 1 cup red rice (Poongar Rice)
- 3 to 3 1/2 cups water
Directions
- Quickly rinse the red rice once or twice.
- Drain the water and add 2 1/2 cups of clean water to soak.
- Red rice should be soaked for 4 to 6 hours to make it easier to prepare and more tender to consume as regular rice.
- After soaking for 4 hours add one more cup of water and keep it in a flame preferably heavy bottom based.
- Once it begins to boil, turn the heat down to low and cook for another 20 to 30 minutes, or until all the water has been absorbed.
- Every now and then, stir.
- Turn off the flame once it is thoroughly cooked, then cover it with a lid.
- Keep it closed for 15 mins.
- Open the lid and gently fluff up the rice.
- Perfectly cooked Red Rice is ready to serve.
- Serve warm with curry of your choice as a regular Indian Meals.
