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Rice always melts in the cooker? So just try this trick
Samira Vishwas | April 8, 2026 11:24 AM CST

Crisp rice: Cooker rice tastes very tasty and is also prepared quickly. But many people are not able to cook rice in the cooker and even if they do, the rice often gets cooked. Melted sticky rice neither tastes good nor looks good. If this problem happens to you too, then we have brought some great tips for you. By following these tips, you can make perfect and fluffy rice in the cooker.

Why does rice stick together?
The main reason for rice sticking together is the starch called amylopectin present in it, which becomes sticky when it comes in contact with hot water. This problem increases when too much water is used to cook rice.

What is the correct way to prepare rice?
Method of washing rice: The most important step to prepare fluffy rice is to wash it. Many times people start cooking rice after washing it in water. This method of cooking rice is wrong. Actually, wash rice thoroughly 3-4 times before cooking it. By washing the rice three-four times, the starch is easily removed so that the rice does not become sticky after cooking.

Right amount of water: One of the main reasons for rice melting is the water added to it for cooking. Many times people do not understand and add too much water due to which the rice gets soggy. If you are making rice in a cooker, then using 1.5 cups of water for 1 cup of Basmati rice is sufficient.

Three whistles are enough: Cook the rice on medium flame. If you allow too many whistles in the cooker, the rice may melt and even burn. Therefore, after three whistles, immediately turn off the gas.


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