How long does Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

What do I need to make Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?

300 grams Parboiled rice, 1500 ml Water, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?

About 263 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)

Name: Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Pan-Indian
Ingredients: 300 grams Parboiled rice; 1500 ml Water, For Rinsing; 2500 ml Water, For Boiling; 1 tsp Salt

45 min
not spicy
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 40 min

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Also known as converted rice, ukda chawal · Veg · Rice dishes

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Parboiled rice cooked in plenty of salted water until the grains are soft but still hold their shape. No spice, serves 4, about 45 minutes for a main course.

Low calorie

Ingredients

4 items

4 people

Parboiled rice300 grams
Water, For Rinsing1500 ml
Water, For Boiling2500 ml
Salt1 tsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	263kcal	1052kcal
Protein	5.6g	22g
Carbohydrate	59g	237g
Fat	0.5g	2g
Fibre	2.8g	11g

Method

1
Rinse the parboiled rice two or three times with the rinsing water, until the water looks less cloudy. Drain it well.
Parboiled riceWater
2
Heat 2.5 litres of water with salt in a large pot on high flame for 10 minutes. Wait until the water is bubbling strongly before adding the rice.
WaterSalt
3
Add the rinsed rice and stir once. Cook uncovered on medium flame for 25 to 30 minutes, until the rice is soft through the centre but the grains still hold their shape.
4
Drain the rice in a colander. Let it rest for 5 minutes, until the extra water drains away and the grains settle. Serve it hot with curry, dal or vegetables.

Before you start

How long does Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 40 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Parboiled Rice (Drained Method) spicy?: No, it is not spicy.
What do I need to make Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?: 300 grams Parboiled rice, 1500 ml Water, 1 tsp Salt, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parboiled Rice (Drained Method)?: About 263 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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