Indian Cooking Time Calculator
Calculate perfect cooking times for Indian dishes including pressure cooker adjustments.
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Tested by Indian chefs
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Precision timing
📊 Quick Reference Guide
🍚 Rice Varieties
| Type | Stovetop | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Basmati | 18 min | 2 min |
| Jasmine | 16 min | 2 min |
| Brown Rice | 45 min | 12 min |
🥣 Dal Varieties
| Type | Stovetop | Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| Toor Dal | 25 min | 3 min |
| Moong Dal | 20 min | 2 min |
| Chana Dal | 30 min | 4 min |
⚡ Pressure Cooker Mastery
Safety First:
- Never fill more than 2/3 full
- For foamy foods (dal), fill only 1/3
- Check sealing ring regularly
- Clean venting mechanisms
Perfect Results:
- Natural pressure release for tender results
- Quick release for vegetables
- Add delicate ingredients after pressure cooking
- Let pressure release completely before opening
🏔️ High Altitude Cooking
At higher altitudes, lower air pressure affects cooking times and methods.
What Changes:
- Water boils at lower temperatures
- Moisture evaporates faster
- Cooking times increase
- More liquid may be needed
Adjustments:
- Increase cooking time by 10-25%
- Add more liquid as needed
- Check doneness more frequently
- Reduce leavening in baking
🍚 Perfect Rice Every Time
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Rinse: Wash rice until water runs clear to remove excess starch.
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Ratio: Use correct water-to-rice ratio for your variety.
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Boil & Simmer: Bring to boil, then reduce to lowest heat.
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Don't Peek: Keep lid on during entire cooking time.
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Rest & Fluff: Let stand 5 minutes, then fluff with fork.
🥣 Dal Cooking Secrets
Pre-Cooking:
- Sort to remove stones and damaged lentils
- Rinse until water runs clear
- Soak hard lentils (chana, urad) for 30 minutes
- Add turmeric and oil to prevent foaming
During Cooking:
- Skim foam regularly
- Add hot water if more liquid is needed
- Mash slightly for creamy texture
- Season with salt towards the end
Finishing Touch:
- Prepare tempering (tadka) separately
- Add tempering just before serving
- Adjust consistency with hot water
- Garnish with fresh cilantro