Pressure cooker-Some important precautions while using it
Pressure cooker-Some important precautions while using it
Many households use a pressure cooker for cooking and all those who cook on a regular basis will agree with the fact that a pressure cooker not only saves time but also preserves the nutrition and taste. Today we will tell you some tips about the cooker and what to keep in mind while using it.
If you are not careful while cooking in the cooker, it can burn your face or even hands, as many women keep their face close while opening the lid of the pressure cooker, which can prove dangerous.
Lentils come out of the pressure cooker after boiling?
Many women complain that when they boil dal in the pressure cooker, it comes out boiling, which makes the stove and the cooker dirty. So the simple tip for this is that whenever you add dal to boil, put two steel spoons in the cooker along with it and close it, this will prevent the dal from coming out.
Adequate amount of water:
As per the pressure cooker instructions, always check the correct amount of water in the pressure cooker every time you use it. Since it requires a lot of water to create steam and pressure, make sure you add enough water so that the food cooks evenly and in time. Steam helps cook food faster.
What should be kept in mind while cooking in a pressure cooker?
You should not attempt to open the cooker once you have placed the food in it. If you need to open during cooking, release the pressure first. Do not overfill the cooker. Make sure you don’t fill it more than two-thirds full, as the food takes up space to cook. Fill the cooker only halfway. This will allow you to cook food properly .
Follow the directions given when it comes to releasing the pressure. You have two options, the safest and most natural way to release the pressure is to remove the cooker from the heat and slowly let it release all the pressure. Another method is to run the cooker under cold tap water, and you can also use a spoon or knife to lift the whistle and release the pressure.
Special instruction
A pressure cooker works with steam from the water inside the pot, so it’s important not to add cornflour or anything that thickens the food while cooking in the cooker.