Mahatma is a rice manufacturer that produces short-, medium- and long-grained rice products including specialty rice products such as jasmine and whole-grain brown rice. Mahatma Brown rice contains no saturated fat and is naturally cholesterol and sodium free. The Mahatma website recommends that you refrigerate brown rice for an increased shelf life. You can include Mahatma brown rice as a side dish for your meals or as part of your main dish.
Step One
30-Minute Method - Put 5 cups of water in a medium-sized pot or saucepan and bring it to a boil. Add 5 tsp. of salt or 1 tsp. for each cup of water, and 1 tsp. of butter, margarine or oil, if desired.
Step Two
Add 1 cup of Mahatma Brown rice and return the pot to the burner.
Step Three
Cook the rice uncovered for 30 minutes. Drain the water from the rice and serve.
Step Four
Traditional Method - Put 5 cups of water in a medium saucepan or pot and bring it to a boil. Include 1 to 2 tbsp. of oil, butter or margarine and 1 tsp. of salt, if desired.
Step Five
Add 2 cups of uncooked rice, cover the pot and reduce the heat.
Step Six
Cook the brown rice for 45 minutes or until the rice absorbs the water. This recipe makes up to 7 cups of cooked rice.
Step Seven
Microwave Instructions - Combine 3 parts water and 1 parts brown rice in a microwave-safe bowl or dish.
Step Eight
Microwave for 10 minutes on High for a 1100-watt microwave oven.
Step Nine
Reduce the heat setting to Medium and continue microwaving for 20 minutes until your rice is fluffy. Add 1 tsp. of salt or 1 tbsp. of butter, oil or margarine to the uncooked rice and water after your rice is cooked.
Step Ten
Allow your rice to rest for about 3 to 5 minutes before serving.