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Can I use a microwave to cook plain rice? What is the method and water ratio?
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What's the best technique to mix masala into cooked rice for variety rices without breaking the grains?
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How do you incorporate nuts and dried fruits into a Pulao without them becoming soggy?
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Why do some Pulao recipes call for a final 'dum' while others don't?
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What is the best way to store uncooked rice (e.g., Basmati) to maintain its quality and prevent pests?
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store rice
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How do I get a fluffy texture when cooking with broken rice varieties?
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fluffy texture
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What is the difference between pulao and pilaf?
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pulao vs pilaf
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How do I make a congee or 'jook' with the perfect consistency?
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make congee
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Can I use a pressure cooker to speed up the 'dum' process for a biryani? What are the risks?
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What is the role of mint and cilantro leaves layered in a biryani?
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mint cilantro
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How do I properly cook black or wild rice, which has a much tougher bran?
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cook black rice
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What is the key to a non-greasy fried rice where the seasonings coat every grain?
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non-greasy fried rice
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My fried rice is clumpy and mushy. What is the best type of rice to use, and should it be freshly cooked or day-old?
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fried rice
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What is the purpose of adding a bay leaf to rice while it cooks?
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adding bay leaf
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How do you cook rice using the pasta (draining) method versus the absorption method, and what are the pros and cons of each?
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draining method
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What is the ideal fat to use for frying onions for 'birista' (ghee vs. oil)?
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ideal fat
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In a Calcutta-style biryani, how are the potatoes cooked to be soft and flavorful without disintegrating?
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calcutta-style biryani
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How does a Mappila (Malabar) biryani, using Kaima/Jeerakasala rice, differ in cooking technique from a Hyderabadi biryani?
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mappila biryani
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What is the purpose of resting the biryani for 15-20 minutes after turning off the heat?
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resting biryani
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How do I prevent the color from food coloring or saffron from bleeding and coloring all the rice in a biryani?
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prevent color
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