Stop cooking these foods in a pressure cooker, know why | The Times of India (2024)

The pressure cooker has earned its status as a go-to option for cooking a wide range of foods due to its efficiency and versatility. By creating a sealed environment, pressure cookers trap steam and increase the internal pressure, resulting in faster cooking . This not only saves valuable time but also preserves the flavours, nutrients, and textures of the ingredients. Moreover, the high pressure helps tenderize tough cuts of meat and accelerates the cooking of legumes and grains. With its ability to infuse flavours and produce succulent dishes in record time, the pressure cooker has become an indispensable tool for busy individuals seeking convenience without compromising on taste. But do you know, there are some foods which should be avoided in a pressure cooker. Well, much to our surprise, cooking these foods is considered more harmful and can even cause digestive issues. Want to more about these foods? Read more to find out.

Often people cook rice in a pressure cooker due to paucity of time. If you are also one of those people who use cooker to cook rice, then do not make this mistake again. This causes the starch present in rice to release a chemical called acrylamide, which is harmful for health.

Vegetables are rich in several nutrients that includes minerals, vitamins which when cooked in a pressure cooker, might get completely destroyed. This is why experts agree that most vegetables especially the green leafy veggies should be cooked in a pan or kadhai.

Pasta becomes extra starchy if cooked in a pressure cooker. Boil it in a pan and throw away the extra water to make it healthier.

Fish gets cooked very quickly and so cooking it in a pressure cooker can disintegrate it and spoil the dish.

Mostly we boil potatoes in a pressure cooker, but like rice, potatoes also contain a lot of starch. This is the reason why boiling or cooking in this pressure cooker is not considered good for health. If you still plan to use cooker for the same, add a lot of water and wash them thoroughly post cooking.