Cooking Tips: Pre-Cooking: Rinse the rice thoroughly. Measures: Open pan cooking - 5 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. Closed pan cooking - 5 cups of water for 1 cup of rice. (The rice may require slightly more or less water to cook depending on how hard or soft the water is). Add 1 tbs of butter or oil or margarine; and salt to taste. Cooking Methods: Open Pan: In a large cooking pot, bring water to rolling boil. Add the drained rice and stir gently. Cook uncovered for 6-7 minutes on medium heat. Drain and rinse with more boiling water. Strain excess water and serve. Closed Pan: Bring water and rice to boil. Cover pan with a tight lid and let it simmer for 9-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow it to stand covered for 5 minutes. For Best Results: Soak the rice for 30 minutes in lukewarm water prior to cooking; Use a large cooking pot with wider base giving rice maximum space to expand; Do not prepare large quantity of rice in small pot. Storage Instruction: Always store India Gate Classic in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
