Rice: Beneficial if cooked properly

Maharashtra Today08 Jul, 2020News

Rice is the second most consumed grain after wheat. Rice is consumed in various forms in daily meals. There are many types of rice like plain rice, biryani, pulao, khichdi etc. as well as depending on the region. In Ayurveda, rice is recommended to be consumed daily. Many types of rice are described according to merit. In this article, we will see how to cook rice according to Ayurveda and its uses. Use any grain at least one year old. Such grains are easy to digest and beneficial. Many households store the grain of the year and use it after one year. Nowadays, rice is available in the market under the name of aged rice. New grains (wheat, rice, pulses) are said to increase phlegm, gout, vitiligo, catarrh asthma. How to make it? In Ayurveda it is called Odan. Cook the washed rice with a little more water. Once cooked, remove the top water (page). The rice should be well cooked by the fire. When it comes off the gas / stove, keep the lid on for a while to let it evaporate. Swinn, which