From rice to potatoes, do not make the mistake of cooking these 6 foods in a pressure cooker, you will be surprised to know the reason.

Avoid cooking these foods in cooker: Pressure cooker is used in every house. Often people cook rice, pulses, vegetables etc. in it. In comparison to a pan or a frying pan, any food is prepared more quickly in a cooker. In such a situation, those who have less time, they want to cook anything quickly on the pressure cooker. But do you know that there are some foods which should never be made in a cooker. By doing this, not only the taste, texture but also the nutritional elements can be reduced. Know which foods should be avoided in cooker.

Do not cook these foods in cooker

fish- Usually fish is cooked in a pan, but if you want to hurry up and cook it in a cooker then do not do so. Cooking fish in a cooker is not only unhealthy but it can also be overcooked. Due to this, its taste may get spoiled and its texture may also get spoiled. Cooking fish in a cooker can spoil the omega-3 fatty acids present in it. Also the fatty content of fish can also be reduced.

greens- Spinach or any other greens should not be cooked in the cooker. Greens should be cooked on low flame otherwise its nutrients will not remain intact. When you cook spinach in a cooker on high flame for even a short time, its nutritional value reduces. Also, consuming spinach cooked in cooker can cause kidney stones in some people.

Pistachios- There is a lot of fiber in this dry fruit. Eyes remain healthy by consuming it. Sugar regulation remains correct. When you add pistachios to anything and cook them in a pressure cooker on high flame, the amount of fat in it can increase even more. Nutrients may be wasted. In such a situation, never put pistachios in the cooker. Cook it by mixing it with anything else in pan, kadai etc.

Vegetables- When you cook vegetables in a pressure cooker, the vitamins and minerals present in them are lost. The freshness, color and nutrients of vegetables may get spoiled or ineffective. Especially when you cook it on high flame. Especially, green leafy vegetables should be cooked in a pan, wok or pan.

Potato- Most people cook potato curry in a cooker. Many times potatoes are boiled in the cooker itself. If you also do this then do not do this, because it contains a huge amount of starch. Boiling potatoes contains high amounts of anti-nutrients, which prevent the body from getting proper nutrition. This is why boiling them or cooking them in a pressure cooker may not be a good idea.

Rice- Many people cook rice quickly in a rice cooker in less time. By doing this, extra fat will start accumulating in the body. When rice is cooked in a cooker, a chemical is formed which is harmful to human health. The starch concentration in rice can lead to the release of a dangerous chemical called acrylamide. This may cause some health problems. In such a situation, it is better to cook rice in pan or frying utensils.

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