🍚 Rice Water Ratio Helper
Exact water for basmati, sona masoori, brown rice and more — pot, cooker or pressure cooker.
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How to use Rice Water Ratio Helper
- Enter your numbers
Use the sliders and boxes.
- Watch it update
Results change live as you type.
- Read the breakdown
Totals, bars and a silly verdict.
- Save or share
Save results to compare later.
What makes Rice Water Ratio Helper fun
Including Indian staples.
Pot, rice cooker, pressure cooker.
No submit button needed.
The formula is shown on the page.
About this tool
Rice Water Ratio Helper tells you how much water to use for the rice you have and the way you cook it: basmati, sona masoori, brown, jasmine, sushi or parboiled; pot, rice cooker or pressure cooker. It also suggests simmer time or the number of whistles and how much cooked rice you'll get.
Ratios are general kitchen guidance — rice varies by brand and age, so adjust a little to taste.
Who it's for
No more mushy rice.
Pressure cooker confidence.
Scaling for guests.
Tips & tricks
- Soak basmati 20 minutes for long grains.
- Rest rice 5 minutes before opening.
- Fluff with a fork, not a spoon.
Little questions about Rice Water Ratio Helper
How much water for 1 cup of basmati rice?
Around 1.5 cups for soaked basmati on the stove, a little less in a pressure cooker.
How many whistles for rice in a pressure cooker?
Usually 1 for basmati, 2 for regular white rice and 3–4 for brown rice.
Should I rinse rice?
Yes, rinse until the water runs mostly clear.
Is Rice Water Ratio Helper free?
Yes. Rice Water Ratio Helper is free, needs no sign-up and runs in your browser on phones and computers.
Is my data stored?
Only results you save, in your own history linked to a random ID — never your name.
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