1 cup of rice is more than enough for an adult.1 cup normally refers to 200 ml of rice.Normally 1 cups rice needs 2 & 1/2 – 3 cups of water.The ratio of rice : water varies with the kind of rice used and the nature of the dish. 1 cup Basmati Rice – 2 cups water 1 cup Raw rice – 3 cups water. I have used the ponni raw rice variety which requires 3 cups of water. I have given step by step instructions with pictures for the beginners to understand. Step 1 Add water in the cooker ( little less than 1/4 of the cooker capacity). Place the plate given along with the cooker in it .(See Pic) Step 2 Wash rice well. Add needed water and keepthe vessel with rice & water inside the cooker. (See Pic) Step 3 Fit the rubber gasket properly inside the lid of the cooker as show in the picture. Step 4 Close the cooker till it fits properly and locks firmly and place it on the stove to cook. Step 5 Wait for sometime. When steam starts escaping through the vent, put the weight given along with the cooker. (See Pic) Step 6 Wait for 3 whistles (Steam is released from the vent which is closed with the weight with a sound) and switch off the gas. Do not open the cooker immediately.Wait for the pressure to go down. ( which takes about 10-15 minutes ) Step 7 Open the cooker and your rice is ready. Read More
